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Finding the Third Proportional to 239.06 and 504.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 239.06 and 504.19 is: 1,063.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.06 : 504.19 = 504.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.06/504.19 = 504.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.06x = 504.19 × 504.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.06x = 254,205.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,205.04/239.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.34

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