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Finding the Third Proportional to 255.75 and 525.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 255.75 and 525.75 is: 1,080.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.75 : 525.75 = 525.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.75/525.75 = 525.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.75x = 525.75 × 525.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.75x = 276,413.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,413.06/255.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.79

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