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Finding the Third Proportional to 253.31 and 366.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 253.31 and 366.09 is: 529.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.31 : 366.09 = 366.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.31/366.09 = 366.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.31x = 366.09 × 366.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.31x = 134,024.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,024.63/253.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.09

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