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Finding the Third Proportional to 240.05 and 346.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 240.05 and 346.78 is: 500.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.05 : 346.78 = 346.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.05/346.78 = 346.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.05x = 346.78 × 346.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.05x = 120,257.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,257.24/240.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.97

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