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Finding the Third Proportional to 268.13 and 429.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 268.13 and 429.75 is: 688.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.13 : 429.75 = 429.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.13/429.75 = 429.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.13x = 429.75 × 429.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.13x = 184,685.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,685.06/268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.80

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