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Finding the Third Proportional to 256.13 and 547.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 256.13 and 547.50 is: 1,170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.13 : 547.50 = 547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.13/547.50 = 547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.13x = 547.50 × 547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.13x = 299,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,756.25/256.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.35

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