Finding the Third Proportional to 258.75 and 525
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Solution
The third proportional to 258.75 and 525 is: 1,065.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258.75 : 525 = 525 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258.75/525 = 525/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258.75x = 525 × 525 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258.75x = 275,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,625/258.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,065.22
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