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Finding the Third Proportional to 259.13 and 300.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 259.13 and 300.75 is: 349.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.13 : 300.75 = 300.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.13/300.75 = 300.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.13x = 300.75 × 300.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.13x = 90,450.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,450.56/259.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.06

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