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Finding the Third Proportional to 244.54 and 532.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 244.54 and 532.33 is: 1,158.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.54 : 532.33 = 532.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.54/532.33 = 532.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.54x = 532.33 × 532.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.54x = 283,379.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,379.21/244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.81

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