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Finding the Third Proportional to 251.38 and 380.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 251.38 and 380.75 is: 576.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.38 : 380.75 = 380.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.38/380.75 = 380.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.38x = 380.75 × 380.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.38x = 144,970.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,970.56/251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.71

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