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Finding the Third Proportional to 237.88 and 507.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 237.88 and 507.25 is: 1,081.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.88 : 507.25 = 507.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.88/507.25 = 507.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.88x = 507.25 × 507.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.88x = 257,302.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,302.56/237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.67

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