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Finding the Third Proportional to 253 and 617

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Solution

The third proportional to 253 and 617 is: 1,504.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253 : 617 = 617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253/617 = 617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253x = 617 × 617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253x = 380,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,689/253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.70

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