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Finding the Third Proportional to 255.75 and 373.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 255.75 and 373.19 is: 544.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.75 : 373.19 = 373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.75/373.19 = 373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.75x = 373.19 × 373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.75x = 139,268.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,268.91/255.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.55

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