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Finding the Third Proportional to 248.06 and 526.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 248.06 and 526.56 is: 1,117.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 526.56 = 526.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/526.56 = 526.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 526.56 × 526.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 277,268.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,268.07/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.73

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