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Finding the Third Proportional to 237.38 and 518.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 237.38 and 518.63 is: 1,133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.38 : 518.63 = 518.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.38/518.63 = 518.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.38x = 518.63 × 518.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.38x = 268,971.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,971.89/237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.11

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