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Finding the Third Proportional to 240.05 and 514.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 240.05 and 514.27 is: 1,101.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.05 : 514.27 = 514.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.05/514.27 = 514.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.05x = 514.27 × 514.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.05x = 264,469.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,469.13/240.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.74

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