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Finding the Third Proportional to 236.88 and 502.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 236.88 and 502.25 is: 1,064.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.88 : 502.25 = 502.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.88/502.25 = 502.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.88x = 502.25 × 502.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.88x = 252,255.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,255.06/236.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.93

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