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Finding the Third Proportional to 259.06 and 457.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 259.06 and 457.56 is: 808.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.06 : 457.56 = 457.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.06/457.56 = 457.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.06x = 457.56 × 457.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.06x = 209,363.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,363.44/259.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.16

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