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Finding the Third Proportional to 255.84 and 547.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 255.84 and 547.69 is: 1,172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.84 : 547.69 = 547.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.84/547.69 = 547.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.84x = 547.69 × 547.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.84x = 299,961.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,961.60/255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.44

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