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Finding the Third Proportional to 247.78 and 535.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 247.78 and 535.22 is: 1,156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.78 : 535.22 = 535.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.78/535.22 = 535.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.78x = 535.22 × 535.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.78x = 286,459.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,459.11/247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.10

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