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Finding the Third Proportional to 243.88 and 366.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 243.88 and 366.94 is: 552.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.88 : 366.94 = 366.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.88/366.94 = 366.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.88x = 366.94 × 366.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.88x = 134,643.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,643.13/243.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.10

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