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Finding the Third Proportional to 244.69 and 523.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 244.69 and 523.55 is: 1,120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.69 : 523.55 = 523.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.69/523.55 = 523.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.69x = 523.55 × 523.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.69x = 274,101.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,101.33/244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.21

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