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Finding the Third Proportional to 248 and 391.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 248 and 391.75 is: 618.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248 : 391.75 = 391.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248/391.75 = 391.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248x = 391.75 × 391.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248x = 153,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,468.06/248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.82

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