Finding the Third Proportional to 243 and 246
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Solution
The third proportional to 243 and 246 is: 249.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243 : 246 = 246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243/246 = 246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243x = 246 × 246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243x = 60,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,516/243 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249.04
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