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Finding the Third Proportional to 244.13 and 339.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 244.13 and 339.19 is: 471.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.13 : 339.19 = 339.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.13/339.19 = 339.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.13x = 339.19 × 339.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.13x = 115,048.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,048.16/244.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.27

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