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Finding the Third Proportional to 259.75 and 663.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 259.75 and 663.88 is: 1,696.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.75 : 663.88 = 663.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.75/663.88 = 663.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.75x = 663.88 × 663.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.75x = 440,730.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,730.02/259.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.75

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