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Finding the Third Proportional to 258.19 and 432.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 258.19 and 432.84 is: 725.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.19 : 432.84 = 432.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.19/432.84 = 432.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.19x = 432.84 × 432.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.19x = 187,353.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,353.71/258.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.65

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