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Finding the Third Proportional to 255.66 and 342.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 255.66 and 342.67 is: 459.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.66 : 342.67 = 342.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.66/342.67 = 342.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.66x = 342.67 × 342.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.66x = 117,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,421.34/255.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.29

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