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Finding the Third Proportional to 252.50 and 304.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 252.50 and 304.50 is: 367.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.50 : 304.50 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.50/304.50 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.50x = 304.50 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.50x = 92,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,720.25/252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.21

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