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Finding the Third Proportional to 259 and 267

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Solution

The third proportional to 259 and 267 is: 275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259 : 267 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259/267 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259x = 267 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259x = 71,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,289/259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.25

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