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Finding the Third Proportional to 250.88 and 344.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 250.88 and 344.06 is: 471.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 344.06 = 344.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/344.06 = 344.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 344.06 × 344.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 118,379.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,379.00/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.86

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