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Finding the Third Proportional to 267 and 646.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 267 and 646.88 is: 1,567.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 646.88 = 646.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/646.88 = 646.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 646.88 × 646.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 418,447.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,447.27/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.22

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