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Finding the Third Proportional to 252.28 and 602.86

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Solution

The third proportional to 252.28 and 602.86 is: 1,440.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.28 : 602.86 = 602.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.28/602.86 = 602.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.28x = 602.86 × 602.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.28x = 363,439.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,439.43/252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.61

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