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Finding the Third Proportional to 259.25 and 563.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 259.25 and 563.50 is: 1,224.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.25 : 563.50 = 563.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.25/563.50 = 563.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.25x = 563.50 × 563.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.25x = 317,532.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,532.25/259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.81

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