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Finding the Third Proportional to 244.13 and 529.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 244.13 and 529.50 is: 1,148.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.13 : 529.50 = 529.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.13/529.50 = 529.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.13x = 529.50 × 529.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.13x = 280,370.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,370.25/244.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.47

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