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Finding the Third Proportional to 259.75 and 572.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 259.75 and 572.75 is: 1,262.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.75 : 572.75 = 572.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.75/572.75 = 572.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.75x = 572.75 × 572.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.75x = 328,042.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,042.56/259.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.92

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