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Finding the Third Proportional to 247.50 and 360.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 247.50 and 360.28 is: 524.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.50 : 360.28 = 360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.50/360.28 = 360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.50x = 360.28 × 360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.50x = 129,802.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,802.58/247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.45

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