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Finding the Third Proportional to 266 and 424.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 266 and 424.75 is: 678.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266 : 424.75 = 424.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266/424.75 = 424.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266x = 424.75 × 424.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266x = 180,412.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,412.56/266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.24

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