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Finding the Third Proportional to 251.88 and 290.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 251.88 and 290.75 is: 335.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.88 : 290.75 = 290.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.88/290.75 = 290.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.88x = 290.75 × 290.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.88x = 84,535.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,535.56/251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.63

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