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Finding the Third Proportional to 254.53 and 287.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 254.53 and 287.06 is: 323.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.53 : 287.06 = 287.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.53/287.06 = 287.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.53x = 287.06 × 287.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.53x = 82,404.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,404.88/254.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.75

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