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Finding the Third Proportional to 252.75 and 648.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 252.75 and 648.88 is: 1,665.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.75 : 648.88 = 648.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.75/648.88 = 648.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.75x = 648.88 × 648.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.75x = 421,038.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,038.77/252.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.83

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