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Finding the Third Proportional to 244.75 and 538.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 244.75 and 538.75 is: 1,185.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.75 : 538.75 = 538.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.75/538.75 = 538.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.75x = 538.75 × 538.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.75x = 290,251.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,251.56/244.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.91

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