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Finding the Third Proportional to 265.88 and 389.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 265.88 and 389.94 is: 571.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.88 : 389.94 = 389.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.88/389.94 = 389.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.88x = 389.94 × 389.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.88x = 152,051.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,051.25/265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.89

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