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Finding the Third Proportional to 259.50 and 519

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Solution

The third proportional to 259.50 and 519 is: 1,038

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.50 : 519 = 519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.50/519 = 519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.50x = 519 × 519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.50x = 269,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,361/259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038

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