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Finding the Third Proportional to 255.75 and 313.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 255.75 and 313.69 is: 384.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.75 : 313.69 = 313.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.75/313.69 = 313.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.75x = 313.69 × 313.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.75x = 98,399.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,399.85/255.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.75

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