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Finding the Third Proportional to 241 and 351.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 241 and 351.75 is: 513.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241 : 351.75 = 351.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241/351.75 = 351.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241x = 351.75 × 351.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241x = 123,728.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,728.06/241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.39

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