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Finding the Third Proportional to 267.25 and 388.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 267.25 and 388.69 is: 565.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.25 : 388.69 = 388.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.25/388.69 = 388.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.25x = 388.69 × 388.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.25x = 151,077.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,077.97/267.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.31

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