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Finding the Third Proportional to 258 and 293.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 258 and 293.50 is: 333.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258 : 293.50 = 293.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258/293.50 = 293.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258x = 293.50 × 293.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258x = 86,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,142.25/258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.88

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