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Finding the Third Proportional to 253 and 341.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 253 and 341.75 is: 461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253 : 341.75 = 341.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253/341.75 = 341.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253x = 341.75 × 341.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253x = 116,793.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,793.06/253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.63

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