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Finding the Third Proportional to 107.81 and 254.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 107.81 and 254.44 is: 600.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.81 : 254.44 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.81/254.44 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.81x = 254.44 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.81x = 64,738.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,738.44/107.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.47

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