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Finding the Third Proportional to 246.09 and 399.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 246.09 and 399.09 is: 647.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.09 : 399.09 = 399.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.09/399.09 = 399.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.09x = 399.09 × 399.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.09x = 159,275.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,275.82/246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.22

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