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Finding the Third Proportional to 252.56 and 405.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 252.56 and 405.56 is: 651.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.56 : 405.56 = 405.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.56/405.56 = 405.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.56x = 405.56 × 405.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.56x = 164,480.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,480.94/252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.25

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