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Finding the Third Proportional to 253 and 275.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 253 and 275.50 is: 300.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253 : 275.50 = 275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253/275.50 = 275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253x = 275.50 × 275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253x = 75,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,900.25/253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.00

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