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Finding the Third Proportional to 244.97 and 353.95

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Solution

The third proportional to 244.97 and 353.95 is: 511.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.97 : 353.95 = 353.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.97/353.95 = 353.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.97x = 353.95 × 353.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.97x = 125,282.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,282.81/244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.42

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