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Finding the Third Proportional to 237.94 and 519.54

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Solution

The third proportional to 237.94 and 519.54 is: 1,134.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.94 : 519.54 = 519.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.94/519.54 = 519.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.94x = 519.54 × 519.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.94x = 269,920.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,920.84/237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.42

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