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Finding the Third Proportional to 256.88 and 569.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 256.88 and 569.44 is: 1,262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.88 : 569.44 = 569.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.88/569.44 = 569.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.88x = 569.44 × 569.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.88x = 324,259.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,259.07/256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.32

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