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Finding the Third Proportional to 243.50 and 368.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 243.50 and 368.50 is: 557.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.50 : 368.50 = 368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.50/368.50 = 368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.50x = 368.50 × 368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.50x = 135,792.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,792.25/243.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.67

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