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Finding the Third Proportional to 94 and 241

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Solution

The third proportional to 94 and 241 is: 617.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94 : 241 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94/241 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94x = 241 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94x = 58,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,081/94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.88

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