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Finding the Third Proportional to 252.50 and 454.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 252.50 and 454.88 is: 819.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.50 : 454.88 = 454.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.50/454.88 = 454.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.50x = 454.88 × 454.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.50x = 206,911.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,911.27/252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.45

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