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Finding the Third Proportional to 262 and 566

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Solution

The third proportional to 262 and 566 is: 1,222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262 : 566 = 566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262/566 = 566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262x = 566 × 566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262x = 320,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,356/262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.73

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