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Finding the Third Proportional to 251.44 and 367.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 251.44 and 367.52 is: 537.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.44 : 367.52 = 367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.44/367.52 = 367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.44x = 367.52 × 367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.44x = 135,073.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,073.48/251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.20

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