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Finding the Third Proportional to 259.50 and 565.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 259.50 and 565.50 is: 1,232.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.50 : 565.50 = 565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.50/565.50 = 565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.50x = 565.50 × 565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.50x = 319,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,790.25/259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.33

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