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Finding the Third Proportional to 253.50 and 545.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 253.50 and 545.75 is: 1,174.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.50 : 545.75 = 545.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.50/545.75 = 545.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.50x = 545.75 × 545.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.50x = 297,843.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,843.06/253.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.92

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