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Finding the Third Proportional to 250.59 and 546.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 250.59 and 546.75 is: 1,192.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.59 : 546.75 = 546.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.59/546.75 = 546.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.59x = 546.75 × 546.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.59x = 298,935.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,935.56/250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.91

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