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Finding the Third Proportional to 254.25 and 554.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 254.25 and 554.50 is: 1,209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.25 : 554.50 = 554.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.25/554.50 = 554.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.25x = 554.50 × 554.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.25x = 307,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,470.25/254.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.32

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