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Finding the Third Proportional to 255.38 and 383.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 255.38 and 383.06 is: 574.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.38 : 383.06 = 383.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.38/383.06 = 383.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.38x = 383.06 × 383.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.38x = 146,736.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,736.88/255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.59

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