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Finding the Third Proportional to 246.56 and 367.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 246.56 and 367.78 is: 548.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.56 : 367.78 = 367.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.56/367.78 = 367.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.56x = 367.78 × 367.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.56x = 135,263.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,263.05/246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.60

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