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Finding the Third Proportional to 259.16 and 560.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 259.16 and 560.09 is: 1,210.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.16 : 560.09 = 560.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.16/560.09 = 560.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.16x = 560.09 × 560.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.16x = 313,705.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,705.01/259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.49

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