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Finding the Third Proportional to 245.44 and 538.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 245.44 and 538.13 is: 1,179.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.44 : 538.13 = 538.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.44/538.13 = 538.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.44x = 538.13 × 538.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.44x = 289,578.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,578.52/245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.85

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