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Finding the Third Proportional to 252.50 and 333.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 252.50 and 333.75 is: 441.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.50 : 333.75 = 333.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.50/333.75 = 333.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.50x = 333.75 × 333.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.50x = 111,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,389.06/252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.14

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