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Finding the Third Proportional to 245.81 and 392.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 245.81 and 392.06 is: 625.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.81 : 392.06 = 392.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.81/392.06 = 392.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.81x = 392.06 × 392.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.81x = 153,713.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,713.00/245.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.33

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