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Finding the Third Proportional to 248.63 and 672.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 248.63 and 672.19 is: 1,817.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.63 : 672.19 = 672.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.63/672.19 = 672.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.63x = 672.19 × 672.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.63x = 451,836.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,836.04/248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.34

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