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Finding the Third Proportional to 242 and 332.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 242 and 332.50 is: 456.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242 : 332.50 = 332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242/332.50 = 332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242x = 332.50 × 332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242x = 110,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,556.25/242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.84

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