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Finding the Third Proportional to 244 and 377.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 244 and 377.25 is: 583.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244 : 377.25 = 377.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244/377.25 = 377.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244x = 377.25 × 377.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244x = 142,317.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,317.56/244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.27

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