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Finding the Third Proportional to 237.09 and 517.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 237.09 and 517.22 is: 1,128.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.09 : 517.22 = 517.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.09/517.22 = 517.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.09x = 517.22 × 517.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.09x = 267,515.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,515.24/237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.31

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