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Finding the Third Proportional to 266 and 381.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 266 and 381.50 is: 547.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266 : 381.50 = 381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266/381.50 = 381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266x = 381.50 × 381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266x = 145,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,542.25/266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.15

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