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Finding the Third Proportional to 253.38 and 366.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 253.38 and 366.13 is: 529.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 366.13 = 366.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/366.13 = 366.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 366.13 × 366.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 134,047.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,047.52/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.05

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