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Finding the Third Proportional to 266 and 335

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Solution

The third proportional to 266 and 335 is: 421.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266 : 335 = 335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266/335 = 335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266x = 335 × 335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266x = 112,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,225/266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.90

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