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Finding the Third Proportional to 266.77 and 579.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 266.77 and 579.09 is: 1,257.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.77 : 579.09 = 579.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.77/579.09 = 579.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.77x = 579.09 × 579.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.77x = 335,349.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,349.57/266.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.09

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