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Finding the Third Proportional to 247.19 and 544

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Solution

The third proportional to 247.19 and 544 is: 1,197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.19 : 544 = 544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.19/544 = 544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.19x = 544 × 544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.19x = 295,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,936/247.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.21

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