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Finding the Third Proportional to 246.75 and 375.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 246.75 and 375.94 is: 572.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.75 : 375.94 = 375.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.75/375.94 = 375.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.75x = 375.94 × 375.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.75x = 141,329.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,329.00/246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.76

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