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Finding the Third Proportional to 265.88 and 388.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 265.88 and 388.69 is: 568.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.88 : 388.69 = 388.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.88/388.69 = 388.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.88x = 388.69 × 388.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.88x = 151,077.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,077.97/265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.23

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