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Finding the Third Proportional to 255.38 and 430.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 255.38 and 430.88 is: 726.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.38 : 430.88 = 430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.38/430.88 = 430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.38x = 430.88 × 430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.38x = 185,653.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,653.27/255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.98

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