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Finding the Third Proportional to 244.69 and 365.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 244.69 and 365.81 is: 546.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.69 : 365.81 = 365.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.69/365.81 = 365.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.69x = 365.81 × 365.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.69x = 133,818.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,818.79/244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.90

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