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Finding the Third Proportional to 268 and 412.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 268 and 412.25 is: 634.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268 : 412.25 = 412.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268/412.25 = 412.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268x = 412.25 × 412.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268x = 169,950.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,950.06/268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.14

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