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Finding the Third Proportional to 248.25 and 462

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Solution

The third proportional to 248.25 and 462 is: 859.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.25 : 462 = 462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.25/462 = 462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.25x = 462 × 462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.25x = 213,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,444/248.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.79

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