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Finding the Third Proportional to 252.19 and 389.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 252.19 and 389.81 is: 602.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.19 : 389.81 = 389.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.19/389.81 = 389.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.19x = 389.81 × 389.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.19x = 151,953.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,953.79/252.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.54

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