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Finding the Third Proportional to 250 and 325.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 250 and 325.50 is: 423.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250 : 325.50 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250/325.50 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250x = 325.50 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250x = 105,950.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,950.25/250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.80

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