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Finding the Third Proportional to 246.09 and 385.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 246.09 and 385.88 is: 605.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.09 : 385.88 = 385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.09/385.88 = 385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.09x = 385.88 × 385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.09x = 148,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,899.52/246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.05

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