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Finding the Third Proportional to 246.16 and 360.70

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Solution

The third proportional to 246.16 and 360.70 is: 528.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.16 : 360.70 = 360.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.16/360.70 = 360.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.16x = 360.70 × 360.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.16x = 130,106.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,106.74/246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.54

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