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Finding the Third Proportional to 256.88 and 557.39

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Solution

The third proportional to 256.88 and 557.39 is: 1,209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.88 : 557.39 = 557.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.88/557.39 = 557.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.88x = 557.39 × 557.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.88x = 310,684.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,684.31/256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.48

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