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Finding the Third Proportional to 251.44 and 436.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 251.44 and 436.97 is: 759.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.44 : 436.97 = 436.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.44/436.97 = 436.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.44x = 436.97 × 436.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.44x = 190,941.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,941.69/251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.40

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