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Finding the Third Proportional to 251.06 and 366.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 251.06 and 366.52 is: 535.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.06 : 366.52 = 366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.06/366.52 = 366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.06x = 366.52 × 366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.06x = 134,333.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,333.70/251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.06

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