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Finding the Third Proportional to 259 and 305

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Solution

The third proportional to 259 and 305 is: 359.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259 : 305 = 305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259/305 = 305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259x = 305 × 305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259x = 93,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,025/259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.17

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