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Finding the Third Proportional to 251.44 and 550.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 251.44 and 550.13 is: 1,203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.44 : 550.13 = 550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.44/550.13 = 550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.44x = 550.13 × 550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.44x = 302,637.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,637.52/251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.63

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