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Finding the Third Proportional to 247.64 and 384.96

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Solution

The third proportional to 247.64 and 384.96 is: 598.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.64 : 384.96 = 384.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.64/384.96 = 384.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.64x = 384.96 × 384.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.64x = 148,194.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,194.92/247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.43

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