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Finding the Third Proportional to 259.45 and 379.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 259.45 and 379.69 is: 555.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.45 : 379.69 = 379.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.45/379.69 = 379.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.45x = 379.69 × 379.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.45x = 144,162.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,162.60/259.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.64

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