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Finding the Third Proportional to 187.88 and 244.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 187.88 and 244.44 is: 318.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.88 : 244.44 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.88/244.44 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.88x = 244.44 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.88x = 59,749.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,749.69/187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.03

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