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Finding the Third Proportional to 251.75 and 302.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 251.75 and 302.88 is: 364.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.75 : 302.88 = 302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.75/302.88 = 302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.75x = 302.88 × 302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.75x = 91,733.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,733.27/251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.38

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