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Finding the Third Proportional to 250.88 and 468.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 250.88 and 468.56 is: 875.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 468.56 = 468.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/468.56 = 468.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 468.56 × 468.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 219,550.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,550.82/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.14

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