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Finding the Third Proportional to 113 and 246

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Solution

The third proportional to 113 and 246 is: 535.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113 : 246 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113/246 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113x = 246 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113x = 60,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,516/113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.54

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