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Finding the Third Proportional to 248.25 and 530.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 248.25 and 530.63 is: 1,134.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.25 : 530.63 = 530.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.25/530.63 = 530.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.25x = 530.63 × 530.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.25x = 281,562.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,562.89/248.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.19

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