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Finding the Third Proportional to 258 and 674

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Solution

The third proportional to 258 and 674 is: 1,760.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258 : 674 = 674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258/674 = 674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258x = 674 × 674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258x = 454,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,276/258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.76

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