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Finding the Third Proportional to 258.75 and 575.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 258.75 and 575.06 is: 1,278.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.75 : 575.06 = 575.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.75/575.06 = 575.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.75x = 575.06 × 575.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.75x = 330,696.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,696.88/258.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.06

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