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Finding the Third Proportional to 269 and 390.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 269 and 390.25 is: 566.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269 : 390.25 = 390.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269/390.25 = 390.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269x = 390.25 × 390.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269x = 152,295.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,295.06/269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.15

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