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Finding the Third Proportional to 266.63 and 388.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 266.63 and 388.55 is: 566.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.63 : 388.55 = 388.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.63/388.55 = 388.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.63x = 388.55 × 388.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.63x = 150,968.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,968.67/266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.22

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