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Finding the Third Proportional to 256.29 and 560.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 256.29 and 560.63 is: 1,226.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.29 : 560.63 = 560.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.29/560.63 = 560.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.29x = 560.63 × 560.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.29x = 314,308.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,308.60/256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.38

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