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Finding the Third Proportional to 255.19 and 564.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 255.19 and 564.38 is: 1,248.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.19 : 564.38 = 564.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.19/564.38 = 564.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.19x = 564.38 × 564.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.19x = 318,519.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,519.14/255.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.18

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