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Finding the Third Proportional to 244.90 and 368.30

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Solution

The third proportional to 244.90 and 368.30 is: 553.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.90 : 368.30 = 368.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.90/368.30 = 368.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.90x = 368.30 × 368.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.90x = 135,642.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,642.59/244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.87

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