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Finding the Third Proportional to 246 and 379.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 246 and 379.88 is: 586.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 379.88 = 379.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/379.88 = 379.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 379.88 × 379.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 144,305.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,305.02/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.61

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