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Finding the Third Proportional to 246.66 and 404.58

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Solution

The third proportional to 246.66 and 404.58 is: 663.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.66 : 404.58 = 404.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.66/404.58 = 404.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.66x = 404.58 × 404.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.66x = 163,683.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,683.46/246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.61

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