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Finding the Third Proportional to 246.75 and 369.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 246.75 and 369.19 is: 552.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.75 : 369.19 = 369.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.75/369.19 = 369.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.75x = 369.19 × 369.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.75x = 136,299.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,299.41/246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.38

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