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Finding the Third Proportional to 250.38 and 392.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 250.38 and 392.88 is: 616.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.38 : 392.88 = 392.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.38/392.88 = 392.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.38x = 392.88 × 392.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.38x = 154,350.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,350.77/250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.48

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