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Finding the Third Proportional to 246 and 364

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Solution

The third proportional to 246 and 364 is: 538.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 364 = 364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/364 = 364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 364 × 364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 132,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,496/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.60

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