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Finding the Third Proportional to 256.29 and 544.85

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Solution

The third proportional to 256.29 and 544.85 is: 1,158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.29 : 544.85 = 544.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.29/544.85 = 544.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.29x = 544.85 × 544.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.29x = 296,863.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,863.23/256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.31

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