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Finding the Third Proportional to 251 and 318.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 251 and 318.50 is: 404.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251 : 318.50 = 318.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251/318.50 = 318.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251x = 318.50 × 318.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251x = 101,442.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,442.25/251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.15

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