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Finding the Third Proportional to 258.50 and 366.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 258.50 and 366.25 is: 518.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.50 : 366.25 = 366.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.50/366.25 = 366.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.50x = 366.25 × 366.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.50x = 134,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,139.06/258.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.91

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