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Finding the Third Proportional to 266.63 and 580.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 266.63 and 580.50 is: 1,263.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.63 : 580.50 = 580.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.63/580.50 = 580.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.63x = 580.50 × 580.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.63x = 336,980.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,980.25/266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.87

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