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Finding the Third Proportional to 248.06 and 551.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 248.06 and 551.81 is: 1,227.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 551.81 = 551.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/551.81 = 551.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 551.81 × 551.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 304,497.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,497.04/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.50

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