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Finding the Third Proportional to 245.06 and 397.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 245.06 and 397.50 is: 644.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.06 : 397.50 = 397.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.06/397.50 = 397.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.06x = 397.50 × 397.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.06x = 158,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,006.25/245.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.76

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