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Finding the Third Proportional to 244.73 and 513.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 244.73 and 513.52 is: 1,077.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.73 : 513.52 = 513.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.73/513.52 = 513.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.73x = 513.52 × 513.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.73x = 263,698.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,698.30/244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.49

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