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Finding the Third Proportional to 247.43 and 348.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 247.43 and 348.05 is: 489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.43 : 348.05 = 348.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.43/348.05 = 348.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.43x = 348.05 × 348.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.43x = 121,136.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,136.63/247.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.58

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