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Finding the Third Proportional to 254.25 and 350.30

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Solution

The third proportional to 254.25 and 350.30 is: 482.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.25 : 350.30 = 350.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.25/350.30 = 350.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.25x = 350.30 × 350.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.25x = 122,707.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,707.90/254.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.63

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