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Finding the Third Proportional to 252.25 and 388.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 252.25 and 388.50 is: 598.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.25 : 388.50 = 388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.25/388.50 = 388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.25x = 388.50 × 388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.25x = 150,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,932.25/252.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.34

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