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Finding the Third Proportional to 236.06 and 508.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 236.06 and 508.69 is: 1,096.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.06 : 508.69 = 508.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.06/508.69 = 508.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.06x = 508.69 × 508.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.06x = 258,762.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,762.97/236.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.16

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