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Finding the Third Proportional to 254.06 and 376.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 254.06 and 376.88 is: 559.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.06 : 376.88 = 376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.06/376.88 = 376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.06x = 376.88 × 376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.06x = 142,034.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,034.77/254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.05

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