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Finding the Third Proportional to 115.03 and 244.83

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Solution

The third proportional to 115.03 and 244.83 is: 521.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.03 : 244.83 = 244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.03/244.83 = 244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.03x = 244.83 × 244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.03x = 59,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,940.81/115.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.08

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