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Finding the Third Proportional to 257.25 and 366.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 257.25 and 366.50 is: 522.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.25 : 366.50 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.25/366.50 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.25x = 366.50 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.25x = 134,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,322.25/257.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.15

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