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Finding the Third Proportional to 237.09 and 507.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 237.09 and 507.09 is: 1,084.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.09 : 507.09 = 507.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.09/507.09 = 507.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.09x = 507.09 × 507.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.09x = 257,144.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,144.07/237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.57

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