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Finding the Third Proportional to 246.75 and 414

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Solution

The third proportional to 246.75 and 414 is: 694.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.75 : 414 = 414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.75/414 = 414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.75x = 414 × 414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.75x = 171,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,396/246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.61

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