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Finding the Third Proportional to 252 and 301.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 252 and 301.50 is: 360.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 301.50 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/301.50 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 301.50 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 90,902.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,902.25/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.72

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