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Finding the Third Proportional to 255.88 and 522.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 255.88 and 522.25 is: 1,065.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.88 : 522.25 = 522.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.88/522.25 = 522.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.88x = 522.25 × 522.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.88x = 272,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,745.06/255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.93

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