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Finding the Third Proportional to 256.50 and 352.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 256.50 and 352.88 is: 485.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.50 : 352.88 = 352.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.50/352.88 = 352.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.50x = 352.88 × 352.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.50x = 124,520.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,520.77/256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.46

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