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Finding the Third Proportional to 246.94 and 366.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 246.94 and 366.38 is: 543.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.94 : 366.38 = 366.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.94/366.38 = 366.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.94x = 366.38 × 366.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.94x = 134,230.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,230.64/246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.58

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