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Finding the Third Proportional to 238.41 and 506.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 238.41 and 506.06 is: 1,074.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.41 : 506.06 = 506.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.41/506.06 = 506.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.41x = 506.06 × 506.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.41x = 256,099.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,099.25/238.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.21

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