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Finding the Third Proportional to 266.63 and 506.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 266.63 and 506.81 is: 963.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.63 : 506.81 = 506.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.63/506.81 = 506.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.63x = 506.81 × 506.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.63x = 256,858.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,858.91/266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.37

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