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Finding the Third Proportional to 266.88 and 595

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Solution

The third proportional to 266.88 and 595 is: 1,326.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.88 : 595 = 595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.88/595 = 595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.88x = 595 × 595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.88x = 354,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,025/266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.56

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