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Finding the Third Proportional to 254.75 and 554.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 254.75 and 554.25 is: 1,205.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.75 : 554.25 = 554.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.75/554.25 = 554.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.75x = 554.25 × 554.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.75x = 307,193.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,193.06/254.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.86

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