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Finding the Third Proportional to 244.75 and 643.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 244.75 and 643.38 is: 1,691.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.75 : 643.38 = 643.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.75/643.38 = 643.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.75x = 643.38 × 643.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.75x = 413,931.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,931.39/244.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.24

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