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Finding the Third Proportional to 244.90 and 368.51

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Solution

The third proportional to 244.90 and 368.51 is: 554.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.90 : 368.51 = 368.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.90/368.51 = 368.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.90x = 368.51 × 368.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.90x = 135,798.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,798.01/244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.51

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