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Finding the Third Proportional to 244.50 and 524.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 244.50 and 524.44 is: 1,124.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 524.44 = 524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/524.44 = 524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 524.44 × 524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 275,034.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,034.69/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.89

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