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Finding the Third Proportional to 259.75 and 389.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 259.75 and 389.63 is: 584.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.75 : 389.63 = 389.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.75/389.63 = 389.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.75x = 389.63 × 389.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.75x = 151,807.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,807.64/259.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.45

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