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Finding the Third Proportional to 264.94 and 403.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 264.94 and 403.31 is: 613.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.94 : 403.31 = 403.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.94/403.31 = 403.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.94x = 403.31 × 403.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.94x = 162,660.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,660.97/264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.96

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