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Finding the Third Proportional to 252.19 and 546.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 252.19 and 546.38 is: 1,183.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.19 : 546.38 = 546.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.19/546.38 = 546.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.19x = 546.38 × 546.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.19x = 298,525.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,525.64/252.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.74

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