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Finding the Third Proportional to 266.44 and 573.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 266.44 and 573.38 is: 1,233.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.44 : 573.38 = 573.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.44/573.38 = 573.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.44x = 573.38 × 573.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.44x = 328,758.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,758.89/266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.91

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