Finding the Third Proportional to 258.75 and 345
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Solution
The third proportional to 258.75 and 345 is: 460
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258.75 : 345 = 345 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258.75/345 = 345/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258.75x = 345 × 345 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258.75x = 119,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,025/258.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460
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