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Finding the Third Proportional to 268.50 and 402.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 268.50 and 402.13 is: 602.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.50 : 402.13 = 402.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.50/402.13 = 402.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.50x = 402.13 × 402.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.50x = 161,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,704.52/268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.25

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