Finding the Third Proportional to 246.50 and 601
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Solution
The third proportional to 246.50 and 601 is: 1,465.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246.50 : 601 = 601 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246.50/601 = 601/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246.50x = 601 × 601 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246.50x = 361,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 361,201/246.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,465.32
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