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Finding the Third Proportional to 245.25 and 664.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 245.25 and 664.13 is: 1,798.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.25 : 664.13 = 664.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.25/664.13 = 664.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.25x = 664.13 × 664.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.25x = 441,062.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,062.02/245.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.42

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