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Finding the Third Proportional to 255.50 and 470

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Solution

The third proportional to 255.50 and 470 is: 864.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.50 : 470 = 470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.50/470 = 470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.50x = 470 × 470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.50x = 220,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,900/255.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.58

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