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Finding the Third Proportional to 246.19 and 369.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 246.19 and 369.94 is: 555.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.19 : 369.94 = 369.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.19/369.94 = 369.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.19x = 369.94 × 369.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.19x = 136,853.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,853.75/246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.89

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