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Finding the Third Proportional to 251.75 and 356.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 251.75 and 356.38 is: 504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.75 : 356.38 = 356.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.75/356.38 = 356.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.75x = 356.38 × 356.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.75x = 127,003.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,003.14/251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.48

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