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Finding the Third Proportional to 248.63 and 375.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 248.63 and 375.19 is: 566.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.63 : 375.19 = 375.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.63/375.19 = 375.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.63x = 375.19 × 375.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.63x = 140,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,765.66/248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.18

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