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Finding the Third Proportional to 246.19 and 536.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 246.19 and 536.63 is: 1,169.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.19 : 536.63 = 536.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.19/536.63 = 536.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.19x = 536.63 × 536.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.19x = 287,966.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,966.39/246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.70

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