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Finding the Third Proportional to 127 and 246

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Solution

The third proportional to 127 and 246 is: 476.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127 : 246 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127/246 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127x = 246 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127x = 60,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,516/127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.50

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