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Finding the Third Proportional to 266 and 288.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 266 and 288.50 is: 312.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266 : 288.50 = 288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266/288.50 = 288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266x = 288.50 × 288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266x = 83,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,232.25/266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.90

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