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Finding the Third Proportional to 244.69 and 453.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 244.69 and 453.47 is: 840.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.69 : 453.47 = 453.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.69/453.47 = 453.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.69x = 453.47 × 453.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.69x = 205,633.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,633.91/244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.39

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