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Finding the Third Proportional to 266.91 and 522.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 266.91 and 522.84 is: 1,024.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.91 : 522.84 = 522.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.91/522.84 = 522.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.91x = 522.84 × 522.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.91x = 273,365.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,365.59/266.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.20

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