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Finding the Third Proportional to 266.13 and 579.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 266.13 and 579.13 is: 1,260.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.13 : 579.13 = 579.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.13/579.13 = 579.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.13x = 579.13 × 579.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.13x = 335,385.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,385.77/266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.26

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