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Finding the Third Proportional to 246.94 and 532.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 246.94 and 532.13 is: 1,146.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.94 : 532.13 = 532.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.94/532.13 = 532.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.94x = 532.13 × 532.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.94x = 283,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,157.02/246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.67

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