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Finding the Third Proportional to 246.38 and 561.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 246.38 and 561.75 is: 1,280.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.38 : 561.75 = 561.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.38/561.75 = 561.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.38x = 561.75 × 561.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.38x = 315,563.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,563.06/246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.82

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