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Finding the Third Proportional to 245.06 and 535.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 245.06 and 535.69 is: 1,170.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.06 : 535.69 = 535.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.06/535.69 = 535.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.06x = 535.69 × 535.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.06x = 286,961.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,961.10/245.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.97

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