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Finding the Third Proportional to 259.88 and 573.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 259.88 and 573.75 is: 1,266.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.88 : 573.75 = 573.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.88/573.75 = 573.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.88x = 573.75 × 573.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.88x = 329,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,189.06/259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.72

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