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Finding the Third Proportional to 266.34 and 578.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 266.34 and 578.25 is: 1,255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.34 : 578.25 = 578.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.34/578.25 = 578.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.34x = 578.25 × 578.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.34x = 334,373.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,373.06/266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.42

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