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Finding the Third Proportional to 250.88 and 378.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 250.88 and 378.50 is: 571.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 378.50 = 378.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/378.50 = 378.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 378.50 × 378.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 143,262.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,262.25/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.05

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