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Finding the Third Proportional to 251 and 286

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Solution

The third proportional to 251 and 286 is: 325.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251 : 286 = 286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251/286 = 286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251x = 286 × 286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251x = 81,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,796/251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.88

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