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Finding the Third Proportional to 244.50 and 421.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 244.50 and 421.75 is: 727.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 421.75 = 421.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/421.75 = 421.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 421.75 × 421.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 177,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,873.06/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.50

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