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Finding the Third Proportional to 254 and 266

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Solution

The third proportional to 254 and 266 is: 278.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254 : 266 = 266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254/266 = 266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254x = 266 × 266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254x = 70,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,756/254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.57

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