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Finding the Third Proportional to 258 and 307

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Solution

The third proportional to 258 and 307 is: 365.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258 : 307 = 307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258/307 = 307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258x = 307 × 307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258x = 94,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,249/258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.31

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