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Finding the Third Proportional to 245.53 and 367.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 245.53 and 367.03 is: 548.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.53 : 367.03 = 367.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.53/367.03 = 367.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.53x = 367.03 × 367.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.53x = 134,711.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,711.94/245.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.65

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