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Finding the Third Proportional to 255.38 and 352.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 255.38 and 352.50 is: 486.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.38 : 352.50 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.38/352.50 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.38x = 352.50 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.38x = 124,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,256.25/255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.56

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