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Finding the Third Proportional to 246.94 and 446.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 246.94 and 446.25 is: 806.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.94 : 446.25 = 446.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.94/446.25 = 446.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.94x = 446.25 × 446.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.94x = 199,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,139.06/246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.44

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