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Finding the Third Proportional to 245.20 and 363.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 245.20 and 363.56 is: 539.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.20 : 363.56 = 363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.20/363.56 = 363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.20x = 363.56 × 363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.20x = 132,177.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,177.69/245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.05

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