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Finding the Third Proportional to 266.50 and 340.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 266.50 and 340.75 is: 435.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.50 : 340.75 = 340.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.50/340.75 = 340.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.50x = 340.75 × 340.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.50x = 116,110.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,110.56/266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.69

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