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Finding the Third Proportional to 259.03 and 554.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 259.03 and 554.63 is: 1,187.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.03 : 554.63 = 554.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.03/554.63 = 554.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.03x = 554.63 × 554.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.03x = 307,608.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,608.89/259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.54

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