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Finding the Third Proportional to 256 and 264

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Solution

The third proportional to 256 and 264 is: 272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256 : 264 = 264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256/264 = 264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256x = 264 × 264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256x = 69,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,696/256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.25

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