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Finding the Third Proportional to 246.94 and 349.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 246.94 and 349.52 is: 494.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.94 : 349.52 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.94/349.52 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.94x = 349.52 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.94x = 122,166.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,166.63/246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.73

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