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Finding the Third Proportional to 252.44 and 550.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 252.44 and 550.94 is: 1,202.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.44 : 550.94 = 550.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.44/550.94 = 550.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.44x = 550.94 × 550.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.44x = 303,532.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,532.13/252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.41

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