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Finding the Third Proportional to 244.69 and 451.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 244.69 and 451.88 is: 834.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.69 : 451.88 = 451.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.69/451.88 = 451.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.69x = 451.88 × 451.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.69x = 204,191.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,191.02/244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.50

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