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Finding the Third Proportional to 268.95 and 421.45

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Solution

The third proportional to 268.95 and 421.45 is: 660.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.95 : 421.45 = 421.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.95/421.45 = 421.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.95x = 421.45 × 421.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.95x = 177,622.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,622.74/268.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.44

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