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Finding the Third Proportional to 253.13 and 358.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 253.13 and 358.59 is: 508.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.13 : 358.59 = 358.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.13/358.59 = 358.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.13x = 358.59 × 358.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.13x = 128,589.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,589.48/253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.01

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