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Finding the Third Proportional to 254.38 and 381.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 254.38 and 381.56 is: 572.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.38 : 381.56 = 381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.38/381.56 = 381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.38x = 381.56 × 381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.38x = 145,589.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,589.94/254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.34

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