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Finding the Third Proportional to 250.50 and 298.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 250.50 and 298.50 is: 355.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.50 : 298.50 = 298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.50/298.50 = 298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.50x = 298.50 × 298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.50x = 89,102.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,102.25/250.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.70

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