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Finding the Third Proportional to 241.31 and 528.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 241.31 and 528.47 is: 1,157.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.31 : 528.47 = 528.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.31/528.47 = 528.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.31x = 528.47 × 528.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.31x = 279,279.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,279.22/241.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.33

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