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Finding the Third Proportional to 258 and 269

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Solution

The third proportional to 258 and 269 is: 280.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258 : 269 = 269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258/269 = 269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258x = 269 × 269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258x = 72,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,361/258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.47

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