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Finding the Third Proportional to 247.75 and 380.64

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Solution

The third proportional to 247.75 and 380.64 is: 584.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.75 : 380.64 = 380.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.75/380.64 = 380.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.75x = 380.64 × 380.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.75x = 144,884.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,884.31/247.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.81

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