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Finding the Third Proportional to 256.92 and 388.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 256.92 and 388.55 is: 587.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.92 : 388.55 = 388.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.92/388.55 = 388.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.92x = 388.55 × 388.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.92x = 150,968.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,968.67/256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.61

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