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Finding the Third Proportional to 247.13 and 384.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 247.13 and 384.94 is: 599.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.13 : 384.94 = 384.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.13/384.94 = 384.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.13x = 384.94 × 384.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.13x = 148,176.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,176.88/247.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.60

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