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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.25 and 246.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.25 and 246.25 is: 550.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.25 : 246.25 = 246.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.25/246.25 = 246.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.25x = 246.25 × 246.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.25x = 60,639.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,639.06/110.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.01

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