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Finding the Third Proportional to 245.88 and 371.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 245.88 and 371.38 is: 560.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.88 : 371.38 = 371.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.88/371.38 = 371.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.88x = 371.38 × 371.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.88x = 137,919.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,919.39/245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.93

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