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Finding the Third Proportional to 266.63 and 426.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 266.63 and 426.38 is: 681.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.63 : 426.38 = 426.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.63/426.38 = 426.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.63x = 426.38 × 426.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.63x = 181,795.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,795.64/266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.84

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