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Finding the Third Proportional to 259.38 and 401.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 259.38 and 401.75 is: 622.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.38 : 401.75 = 401.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.38/401.75 = 401.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.38x = 401.75 × 401.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.38x = 161,403.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,403.06/259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.28

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