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Finding the Third Proportional to 244.55 and 514.76

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Solution

The third proportional to 244.55 and 514.76 is: 1,083.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.55 : 514.76 = 514.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.55/514.76 = 514.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.55x = 514.76 × 514.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.55x = 264,975.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,975.61/244.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.54

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