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Finding the Third Proportional to 240.88 and 548.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 240.88 and 548.94 is: 1,250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.88 : 548.94 = 548.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.88/548.94 = 548.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.88x = 548.94 × 548.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.88x = 301,332.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,332.38/240.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.99

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