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Finding the Third Proportional to 255 and 284

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Solution

The third proportional to 255 and 284 is: 316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255 : 284 = 284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255/284 = 284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255x = 284 × 284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255x = 80,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,656/255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.30

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