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Finding the Third Proportional to 152 and 251

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Solution

The third proportional to 152 and 251 is: 414.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152 : 251 = 251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152/251 = 251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152x = 251 × 251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152x = 63,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,001/152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.48

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