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Finding the Third Proportional to 246.38 and 362.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 246.38 and 362.81 is: 534.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.38 : 362.81 = 362.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.38/362.81 = 362.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.38x = 362.81 × 362.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.38x = 131,632.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,632.91/246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.28

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