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Finding the Third Proportional to 244.41 and 502.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 244.41 and 502.03 is: 1,031.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.41 : 502.03 = 502.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.41/502.03 = 502.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.41x = 502.03 × 502.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.41x = 252,035.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,035.38/244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.21

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