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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.69 and 250.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.69 and 250.56 is: 567.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.69 : 250.56 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.69/250.56 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.69x = 250.56 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.69x = 62,781.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,781.57/110.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.20

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