Finding the Third Proportional to 245.50 and 554.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 245.50 and 554.50 is: 1,252.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245.50 : 554.50 = 554.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245.50/554.50 = 554.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245.50x = 554.50 × 554.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245.50x = 307,470.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,470.25/245.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,252.42
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