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Finding the Third Proportional to 266 and 708

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Solution

The third proportional to 266 and 708 is: 1,884.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266 : 708 = 708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266/708 = 708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266x = 708 × 708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266x = 501,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,264/266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.45

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