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Finding the Third Proportional to 249.50 and 545

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Solution

The third proportional to 249.50 and 545 is: 1,190.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.50 : 545 = 545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.50/545 = 545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.50x = 545 × 545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.50x = 297,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,025/249.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.48

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