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Finding the Third Proportional to 242 and 397

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Solution

The third proportional to 242 and 397 is: 651.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242 : 397 = 397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242/397 = 397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242x = 397 × 397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242x = 157,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,609/242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.28

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