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Finding the Third Proportional to 258.19 and 569.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 258.19 and 569.53 is: 1,256.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.19 : 569.53 = 569.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.19/569.53 = 569.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.19x = 569.53 × 569.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.19x = 324,365.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,365.84/258.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.32

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