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Finding the Third Proportional to 245.53 and 540.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 245.53 and 540.42 is: 1,189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.53 : 540.42 = 540.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.53/540.42 = 540.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.53x = 540.42 × 540.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.53x = 292,055.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,055.80/245.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.49

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