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Finding the Third Proportional to 267 and 336.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 267 and 336.75 is: 424.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 336.75 = 336.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/336.75 = 336.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 336.75 × 336.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 113,400.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,400.56/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.72

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