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Finding the Third Proportional to 236.81 and 519.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 236.81 and 519.19 is: 1,138.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.81 : 519.19 = 519.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.81/519.19 = 519.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.81x = 519.19 × 519.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.81x = 269,555.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,555.66/236.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.27

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