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Finding the Third Proportional to 246.38 and 533.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 246.38 and 533.16 is: 1,153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.38 : 533.16 = 533.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.38/533.16 = 533.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.38x = 533.16 × 533.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.38x = 284,255.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,255.59/246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.75

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