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Finding the Third Proportional to 246.50 and 534.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 246.50 and 534.50 is: 1,158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.50 : 534.50 = 534.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.50/534.50 = 534.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.50x = 534.50 × 534.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.50x = 285,690.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,690.25/246.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.99

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