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Finding the Third Proportional to 246.56 and 639.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 246.56 and 639.19 is: 1,657.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.56 : 639.19 = 639.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.56/639.19 = 639.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.56x = 639.19 × 639.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.56x = 408,560.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,560.66/246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.03

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