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Finding the Third Proportional to 255.75 and 383.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 255.75 and 383.63 is: 575.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.75 : 383.63 = 383.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.75/383.63 = 383.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.75x = 383.63 × 383.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.75x = 147,168.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,168.14/255.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.44

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