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Finding the Third Proportional to 234.56 and 517.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 234.56 and 517.19 is: 1,140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.56 : 517.19 = 517.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.56/517.19 = 517.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.56x = 517.19 × 517.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.56x = 267,482.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,482.91/234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.35

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