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Finding the Third Proportional to 266.06 and 525.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 266.06 and 525.38 is: 1,037.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.06 : 525.38 = 525.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.06/525.38 = 525.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.06x = 525.38 × 525.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.06x = 276,018.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,018.89/266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.42

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