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Finding the Third Proportional to 254 and 397.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 254 and 397.50 is: 622.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254 : 397.50 = 397.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254/397.50 = 397.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254x = 397.50 × 397.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254x = 158,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,006.25/254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.07

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