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Finding the Third Proportional to 266.38 and 601.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 266.38 and 601.94 is: 1,360.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.38 : 601.94 = 601.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.38/601.94 = 601.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.38x = 601.94 × 601.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.38x = 362,328.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,328.75/266.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.22

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