Finding the Third Proportional to 266.50 and 533
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Solution
The third proportional to 266.50 and 533 is: 1,066
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266.50 : 533 = 533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266.50/533 = 533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266.50x = 533 × 533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266.50x = 284,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,089/266.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,066
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