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Finding the Third Proportional to 256.13 and 426.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 256.13 and 426.75 is: 711.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.13 : 426.75 = 426.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.13/426.75 = 426.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.13x = 426.75 × 426.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.13x = 182,115.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,115.56/256.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.04

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