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Finding the Third Proportional to 254.50 and 372.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 254.50 and 372.50 is: 545.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.50 : 372.50 = 372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.50/372.50 = 372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.50x = 372.50 × 372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.50x = 138,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,756.25/254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.21

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