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Finding the Third Proportional to 267.68 and 419.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 267.68 and 419.55 is: 657.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.68 : 419.55 = 419.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.68/419.55 = 419.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.68x = 419.55 × 419.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.68x = 176,026.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,026.14/267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.60

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