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Finding the Third Proportional to 250 and 548.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 250 and 548.75 is: 1,204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250 : 548.75 = 548.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250/548.75 = 548.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250x = 548.75 × 548.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250x = 301,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,126.56/250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.51

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