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Finding the Third Proportional to 252.97 and 392.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 252.97 and 392.50 is: 609.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.97 : 392.50 = 392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.97/392.50 = 392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.97x = 392.50 × 392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.97x = 154,057.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,057.78/252.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.00

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