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Finding the Third Proportional to 245.50 and 369.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 245.50 and 369.50 is: 556.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.50 : 369.50 = 369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.50/369.50 = 369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.50x = 369.50 × 369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.50x = 136,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,530.25/245.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.13

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