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Finding the Third Proportional to 240.84 and 381.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 240.84 and 381.94 is: 605.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 381.94 = 381.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/381.94 = 381.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 381.94 × 381.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 145,876.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,876.25/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.69

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