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Finding the Third Proportional to 253.41 and 370.36

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Solution

The third proportional to 253.41 and 370.36 is: 541.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.41 : 370.36 = 370.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.41/370.36 = 370.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.41x = 370.36 × 370.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.41x = 137,166.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,166.07/253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.29

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