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Finding the Third Proportional to 254.15 and 551.02

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Solution

The third proportional to 254.15 and 551.02 is: 1,194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.15 : 551.02 = 551.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.15/551.02 = 551.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.15x = 551.02 × 551.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.15x = 303,624.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,624.68/254.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.65

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