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Finding the Third Proportional to 245 and 444

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Solution

The third proportional to 245 and 444 is: 804.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245 : 444 = 444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245/444 = 444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245x = 444 × 444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245x = 197,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,136/245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.64

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