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Finding the Third Proportional to 253.25 and 533.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 253.25 and 533.50 is: 1,123.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.25 : 533.50 = 533.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.25/533.50 = 533.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.25x = 533.50 × 533.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.25x = 284,622.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,622.25/253.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.88

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