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Finding the Third Proportional to 244.62 and 366.86

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Solution

The third proportional to 244.62 and 366.86 is: 550.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 366.86 = 366.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/366.86 = 366.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 366.86 × 366.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 134,582.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,582.93/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.18

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