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Finding the Third Proportional to 268.50 and 470.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 268.50 and 470.25 is: 823.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.50 : 470.25 = 470.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.50/470.25 = 470.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.50x = 470.25 × 470.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.50x = 221,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,135.06/268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.59

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