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Finding the Third Proportional to 264.94 and 501.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 264.94 and 501.75 is: 950.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.94 : 501.75 = 501.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.94/501.75 = 501.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.94x = 501.75 × 501.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.94x = 251,753.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,753.06/264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.24

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