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Finding the Third Proportional to 115.17 and 254.39

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Solution

The third proportional to 115.17 and 254.39 is: 561.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.17 : 254.39 = 254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.17/254.39 = 254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.17x = 254.39 × 254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.17x = 64,714.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,714.59/115.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.90

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