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Finding the Third Proportional to 243.84 and 369.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 243.84 and 369.84 is: 560.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.84 : 369.84 = 369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.84/369.84 = 369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.84x = 369.84 × 369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.84x = 136,784.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,784.40/243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.95

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