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Finding the Third Proportional to 246.94 and 376.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 246.94 and 376.22 is: 573.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.94 : 376.22 = 376.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.94/376.22 = 376.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.94x = 376.22 × 376.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.94x = 141,540.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,540.55/246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.18

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