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Finding the Third Proportional to 259.45 and 530.30

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Solution

The third proportional to 259.45 and 530.30 is: 1,083.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.45 : 530.30 = 530.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.45/530.30 = 530.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.45x = 530.30 × 530.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.45x = 281,214.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,214.78/259.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.88

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