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Finding the Third Proportional to 256 and 278.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 256 and 278.50 is: 302.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256 : 278.50 = 278.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256/278.50 = 278.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256x = 278.50 × 278.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256x = 77,562.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,562.25/256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.98

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