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Finding the Third Proportional to 246.09 and 536.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 246.09 and 536.91 is: 1,171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.09 : 536.91 = 536.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.09/536.91 = 536.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.09x = 536.91 × 536.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.09x = 288,268.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,268.32/246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.38

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