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Finding the Third Proportional to 250.31 and 343.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 250.31 and 343.13 is: 470.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.31 : 343.13 = 343.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.31/343.13 = 343.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.31x = 343.13 × 343.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.31x = 117,734.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,734.77/250.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.35

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