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Finding the Third Proportional to 259.49 and 576.65

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Solution

The third proportional to 259.49 and 576.65 is: 1,281.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.49 : 576.65 = 576.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.49/576.65 = 576.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.49x = 576.65 × 576.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.49x = 332,525.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,525.67/259.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.45

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