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Finding the Third Proportional to 254.81 and 529.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 254.81 and 529.69 is: 1,101.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.81 : 529.69 = 529.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.81/529.69 = 529.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.81x = 529.69 × 529.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.81x = 280,568.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,568.85/254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.08

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