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Finding the Third Proportional to 248.06 and 538.79

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Solution

The third proportional to 248.06 and 538.79 is: 1,170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 538.79 = 538.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/538.79 = 538.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 538.79 × 538.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 290,291.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,291.55/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.24

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