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Finding the Third Proportional to 255.69 and 291.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 255.69 and 291.13 is: 331.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.69 : 291.13 = 291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.69/291.13 = 291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.69x = 291.13 × 291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.69x = 84,753.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,753.77/255.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.47

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