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Finding the Third Proportional to 244.41 and 606.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 244.41 and 606.52 is: 1,505.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.41 : 606.52 = 606.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.41/606.52 = 606.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.41x = 606.52 × 606.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.41x = 367,861.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,861.20/244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.12

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