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Finding the Third Proportional to 236.91 and 511.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 236.91 and 511.31 is: 1,103.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.91 : 511.31 = 511.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.91/511.31 = 511.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.91x = 511.31 × 511.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.91x = 261,440.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,440.47/236.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.56

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