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Finding the Third Proportional to 251.38 and 582.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 251.38 and 582.69 is: 1,350.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.38 : 582.69 = 582.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.38/582.69 = 582.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.38x = 582.69 × 582.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.38x = 339,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,524.72/251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.67

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