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Finding the Third Proportional to 236.63 and 512.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 236.63 and 512.63 is: 1,110.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.63 : 512.63 = 512.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.63/512.63 = 512.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.63x = 512.63 × 512.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.63x = 262,784.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,784.39/236.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.55

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