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Finding the Third Proportional to 265.78 and 414.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 265.78 and 414.42 is: 646.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.78 : 414.42 = 414.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.78/414.42 = 414.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.78x = 414.42 × 414.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.78x = 171,745.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,745.49/265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.19

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