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Finding the Third Proportional to 244.75 and 479.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 244.75 and 479.75 is: 940.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.75 : 479.75 = 479.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.75/479.75 = 479.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.75x = 479.75 × 479.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.75x = 230,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,160.06/244.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.39

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