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Finding the Third Proportional to 253 and 379.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 253 and 379.25 is: 568.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253 : 379.25 = 379.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253/379.25 = 379.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253x = 379.25 × 379.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253x = 143,830.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,830.56/253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.50

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