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Finding the Third Proportional to 251.06 and 376.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 251.06 and 376.03 is: 563.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.06 : 376.03 = 376.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.06/376.03 = 376.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.06x = 376.03 × 376.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.06x = 141,399.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,399.50/251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.20

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