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Finding the Third Proportional to 245.25 and 582.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 245.25 and 582.19 is: 1,382.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.25 : 582.19 = 582.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.25/582.19 = 582.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.25x = 582.19 × 582.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.25x = 338,942.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,942.29/245.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.03

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