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Finding the Third Proportional to 239 and 518.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 239 and 518.50 is: 1,124.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239 : 518.50 = 518.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239/518.50 = 518.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239x = 518.50 × 518.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239x = 268,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,842.25/239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.86

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