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Finding the Third Proportional to 256.31 and 405.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 256.31 and 405.75 is: 642.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.31 : 405.75 = 405.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.31/405.75 = 405.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.31x = 405.75 × 405.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.31x = 164,633.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,633.06/256.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.31

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