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Finding the Third Proportional to 220 and 244.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 220 and 244.50 is: 271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 244.50 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/244.50 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 244.50 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 59,780.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,780.25/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.73

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