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Finding the Third Proportional to 254.25 and 381.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 254.25 and 381.38 is: 572.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.25 : 381.38 = 381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.25/381.38 = 381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.25x = 381.38 × 381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.25x = 145,446.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,446.89/254.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.06

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