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Finding the Third Proportional to 253.75 and 379.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 253.75 and 379.75 is: 568.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.75 : 379.75 = 379.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.75/379.75 = 379.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.75x = 379.75 × 379.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.75x = 144,210.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,210.06/253.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.32

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