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Finding the Third Proportional to 247.75 and 533.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 247.75 and 533.94 is: 1,150.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.75 : 533.94 = 533.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.75/533.94 = 533.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.75x = 533.94 × 533.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.75x = 285,087.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,087.17/247.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.72

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