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Finding the Third Proportional to 235.50 and 508.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 235.50 and 508.25 is: 1,096.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.50 : 508.25 = 508.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.50/508.25 = 508.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.50x = 508.25 × 508.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.50x = 258,318.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,318.06/235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.89

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