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Finding the Third Proportional to 250.88 and 386.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 250.88 and 386.44 is: 595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 386.44 = 386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/386.44 = 386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 386.44 × 386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 149,333.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,333.94/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.25

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