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Finding the Third Proportional to 265.50 and 291.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 265.50 and 291.94 is: 321.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.50 : 291.94 = 291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.50/291.94 = 291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.50x = 291.94 × 291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.50x = 85,227.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,227.50/265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.01

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