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Finding the Third Proportional to 240.19 and 367.17

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Solution

The third proportional to 240.19 and 367.17 is: 561.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.19 : 367.17 = 367.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.19/367.17 = 367.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.19x = 367.17 × 367.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.19x = 134,815.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,815.19/240.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.29

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