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Finding the Third Proportional to 245.53 and 499.08

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Solution

The third proportional to 245.53 and 499.08 is: 1,014.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.53 : 499.08 = 499.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.53/499.08 = 499.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.53x = 499.08 × 499.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.53x = 249,078.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,078.97/245.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.45

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