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Finding the Third Proportional to 256.25 and 406.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 256.25 and 406.50 is: 644.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.25 : 406.50 = 406.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.25/406.50 = 406.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.25x = 406.50 × 406.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.25x = 165,242.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,242.25/256.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.85

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