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Finding the Third Proportional to 266.50 and 379

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Solution

The third proportional to 266.50 and 379 is: 538.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.50 : 379 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.50/379 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.50x = 379 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.50x = 143,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,641/266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.99

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