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Finding the Third Proportional to 259 and 327

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Solution

The third proportional to 259 and 327 is: 412.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259 : 327 = 327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259/327 = 327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259x = 327 × 327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259x = 106,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,929/259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.85

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