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Finding the Third Proportional to 210 and 246

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Solution

The third proportional to 210 and 246 is: 288.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 246 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/246 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 246 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 60,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,516/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.17

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