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Finding the Third Proportional to 250.03 and 386.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 250.03 and 386.81 is: 598.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.03 : 386.81 = 386.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.03/386.81 = 386.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.03x = 386.81 × 386.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.03x = 149,623.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,623.91/250.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.42

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