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Finding the Third Proportional to 256 and 309

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Solution

The third proportional to 256 and 309 is: 372.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256 : 309 = 309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256/309 = 309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256x = 309 × 309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256x = 95,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,481/256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.97

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