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Finding the Third Proportional to 244.75 and 528.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 244.75 and 528.88 is: 1,142.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.75 : 528.88 = 528.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.75/528.88 = 528.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.75x = 528.88 × 528.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.75x = 279,708.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,708.77/244.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.83

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