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Finding the Third Proportional to 246.25 and 367.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 246.25 and 367.75 is: 549.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.25 : 367.75 = 367.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.25/367.75 = 367.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.25x = 367.75 × 367.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.25x = 135,240.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,240.06/246.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.20

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