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Finding the Third Proportional to 244.69 and 526.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 244.69 and 526.31 is: 1,132.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.69 : 526.31 = 526.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.69/526.31 = 526.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.69x = 526.31 × 526.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.69x = 277,004.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,004.85/244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.08

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