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Finding the Third Proportional to 244.88 and 354.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 244.88 and 354.75 is: 513.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.88 : 354.75 = 354.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.88/354.75 = 354.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.88x = 354.75 × 354.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.88x = 125,847.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,847.56/244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.93

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