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Finding the Third Proportional to 241.13 and 373.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 241.13 and 373.69 is: 579.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.13 : 373.69 = 373.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.13/373.69 = 373.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.13x = 373.69 × 373.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.13x = 139,642.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,642.35/241.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.13

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