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Finding the Third Proportional to 250.88 and 536.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 250.88 and 536.63 is: 1,147.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 536.63 = 536.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/536.63 = 536.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 536.63 × 536.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 287,966.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,966.39/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.85

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