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Finding the Third Proportional to 265.69 and 410.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 265.69 and 410.44 is: 634.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.69 : 410.44 = 410.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.69/410.44 = 410.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.69x = 410.44 × 410.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.69x = 168,458.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,458.94/265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.05

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