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Finding the Third Proportional to 253.06 and 553.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 253.06 and 553.44 is: 1,210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.06 : 553.44 = 553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.06/553.44 = 553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.06x = 553.44 × 553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.06x = 306,293.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,293.07/253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.35

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