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Finding the Third Proportional to 266.75 and 380.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 266.75 and 380.38 is: 542.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.75 : 380.38 = 380.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.75/380.38 = 380.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.75x = 380.38 × 380.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.75x = 144,685.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,685.14/266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.40

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