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Finding the Third Proportional to 246.38 and 557.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 246.38 and 557.69 is: 1,262.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.38 : 557.69 = 557.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.38/557.69 = 557.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.38x = 557.69 × 557.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.38x = 311,015.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,015.35/246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.37

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