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Finding the Third Proportional to 233.51 and 518.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 233.51 and 518.27 is: 1,150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.51 : 518.27 = 518.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.51/518.27 = 518.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.51x = 518.27 × 518.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.51x = 268,607.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,607.36/233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.31

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