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Finding the Third Proportional to 241 and 363.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 241 and 363.50 is: 548.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241 : 363.50 = 363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241/363.50 = 363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241x = 363.50 × 363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241x = 132,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,132.25/241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.27

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