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Finding the Third Proportional to 246.56 and 386.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 246.56 and 386.81 is: 606.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.56 : 386.81 = 386.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.56/386.81 = 386.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.56x = 386.81 × 386.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.56x = 149,623.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,623.91/246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.84

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