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Finding the Third Proportional to 252 and 271.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 252 and 271.50 is: 292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 271.50 = 271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/271.50 = 271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 271.50 × 271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 73,712.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,712.25/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.51

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