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Finding the Third Proportional to 239 and 551

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Solution

The third proportional to 239 and 551 is: 1,270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239 : 551 = 551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239/551 = 551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239x = 551 × 551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239x = 303,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,601/239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.30

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