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Finding the Third Proportional to 238.50 and 524.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 238.50 and 524.25 is: 1,152.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.50 : 524.25 = 524.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.50/524.25 = 524.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.50x = 524.25 × 524.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.50x = 274,838.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,838.06/238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.36

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