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Finding the Third Proportional to 251.25 and 504

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Solution

The third proportional to 251.25 and 504 is: 1,011.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.25 : 504 = 504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.25/504 = 504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.25x = 504 × 504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.25x = 254,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,016/251.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.01

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