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Finding the Third Proportional to 254.39 and 381.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 254.39 and 381.59 is: 572.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.39 : 381.59 = 381.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.39/381.59 = 381.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.39x = 381.59 × 381.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.39x = 145,607.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,607.83/254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.38

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