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Finding the Third Proportional to 266.75 and 414.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 266.75 and 414.94 is: 645.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.75 : 414.94 = 414.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.75/414.94 = 414.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.75x = 414.94 × 414.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.75x = 172,173.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,173.13/266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.45

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