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Finding the Third Proportional to 247.50 and 366

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Solution

The third proportional to 247.50 and 366 is: 541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.50 : 366 = 366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.50/366 = 366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.50x = 366 × 366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.50x = 133,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,956/247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.24

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