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Finding the Third Proportional to 237.52 and 511.73

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Solution

The third proportional to 237.52 and 511.73 is: 1,102.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.52 : 511.73 = 511.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.52/511.73 = 511.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.52x = 511.73 × 511.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.52x = 261,872.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,872.07/237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.55

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