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Finding the Third Proportional to 252.75 and 553.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 252.75 and 553.03 is: 1,210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.75 : 553.03 = 553.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.75/553.03 = 553.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.75x = 553.03 × 553.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.75x = 305,843.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,843.56/252.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.06

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