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Finding the Third Proportional to 250.88 and 585.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 250.88 and 585.94 is: 1,368.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 585.94 = 585.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/585.94 = 585.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 585.94 × 585.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 343,322.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,322.75/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.50

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