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Finding the Third Proportional to 247 and 542.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 247 and 542.75 is: 1,192.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247 : 542.75 = 542.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247/542.75 = 542.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247x = 542.75 × 542.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247x = 294,577.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,577.56/247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.62

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