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Finding the Third Proportional to 254.39 and 601.80

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Solution

The third proportional to 254.39 and 601.80 is: 1,423.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.39 : 601.80 = 601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.39/601.80 = 601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.39x = 601.80 × 601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.39x = 362,168.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,168.88/254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.67

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