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Finding the Third Proportional to 240.94 and 350.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 240.94 and 350.91 is: 511.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.94 : 350.91 = 350.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.94/350.91 = 350.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.94x = 350.91 × 350.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.94x = 123,135.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,135.20/240.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.07

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