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Finding the Third Proportional to 239.44 and 523.73

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Solution

The third proportional to 239.44 and 523.73 is: 1,145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.44 : 523.73 = 523.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.44/523.73 = 523.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.44x = 523.73 × 523.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.44x = 274,297.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,297.70/239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.59

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