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Finding the Third Proportional to 266.34 and 570.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 266.34 and 570.94 is: 1,223.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.34 : 570.94 = 570.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.34/570.94 = 570.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.34x = 570.94 × 570.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.34x = 325,969.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,969.63/266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.87

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