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Finding the Third Proportional to 117.14 and 254.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 117.14 and 254.53 is: 553.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.14 : 254.53 = 254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.14/254.53 = 254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.14x = 254.53 × 254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.14x = 64,786.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,786.16/117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.06

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