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Finding the Third Proportional to 254.63 and 385.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 254.63 and 385.50 is: 583.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.63 : 385.50 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.63/385.50 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.63x = 385.50 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.63x = 148,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,610.25/254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.64

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