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Finding the Third Proportional to 259.88 and 544.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 259.88 and 544.69 is: 1,141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.88 : 544.69 = 544.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.88/544.69 = 544.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.88x = 544.69 × 544.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.88x = 296,684.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,684.47/259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.64

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