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Finding the Third Proportional to 250.13 and 547.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 250.13 and 547.13 is: 1,196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.13 : 547.13 = 547.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.13/547.13 = 547.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.13x = 547.13 × 547.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.13x = 299,345.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,345.77/250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.78

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