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Finding the Third Proportional to 258.75 and 600.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 258.75 and 600.88 is: 1,395.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.75 : 600.88 = 600.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.75/600.88 = 600.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.75x = 600.88 × 600.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.75x = 361,050.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,050.77/258.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.37

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