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Finding the Third Proportional to 117.83 and 254.62

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Solution

The third proportional to 117.83 and 254.62 is: 550.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.83 : 254.62 = 254.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.83/254.62 = 254.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.83x = 254.62 × 254.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.83x = 64,830.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,830.91/117.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.23

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