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Finding the Third Proportional to 259.69 and 432.80

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Solution

The third proportional to 259.69 and 432.80 is: 721.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.69 : 432.80 = 432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.69/432.80 = 432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.69x = 432.80 × 432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.69x = 187,313.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,313.14/259.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.30

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