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Finding the Third Proportional to 244.88 and 660.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 244.88 and 660.19 is: 1,779.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.88 : 660.19 = 660.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.88/660.19 = 660.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.88x = 660.19 × 660.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.88x = 435,847.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,847.54/244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.88

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