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Finding the Third Proportional to 266.44 and 417.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 266.44 and 417.38 is: 653.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.44 : 417.38 = 417.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.44/417.38 = 417.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.44x = 417.38 × 417.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.44x = 174,201.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,201.89/266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.82

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