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Finding the Third Proportional to 266.44 and 570.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 266.44 and 570.84 is: 1,223.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.44 : 570.84 = 570.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.44/570.84 = 570.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.44x = 570.84 × 570.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.44x = 325,862.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,862.59/266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.04

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