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Finding the Third Proportional to 265.36 and 387.70

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Solution

The third proportional to 265.36 and 387.70 is: 566.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.36 : 387.70 = 387.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.36/387.70 = 387.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.36x = 387.70 × 387.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.36x = 150,313.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,313.71/265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.45

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