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Finding the Third Proportional to 246.63 and 378.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 246.63 and 378.38 is: 580.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.63 : 378.38 = 378.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.63/378.38 = 378.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.63x = 378.38 × 378.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.63x = 143,167.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,167.64/246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.51

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