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Finding the Third Proportional to 253.69 and 306.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 253.69 and 306.84 is: 371.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.69 : 306.84 = 306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.69/306.84 = 306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.69x = 306.84 × 306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.69x = 94,153.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,153.09/253.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.14

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