Finding the Third Proportional to 266 and 382.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 266 and 382.75 is: 550.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266 : 382.75 = 382.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266/382.75 = 382.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266x = 382.75 × 382.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266x = 146,497.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,497.56/266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550.74
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