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Finding the Third Proportional to 255.94 and 560.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 255.94 and 560.44 is: 1,227.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.94 : 560.44 = 560.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.94/560.44 = 560.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.94x = 560.44 × 560.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.94x = 314,090.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,090.19/255.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.21

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