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Finding the Third Proportional to 241.50 and 520

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Solution

The third proportional to 241.50 and 520 is: 1,119.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.50 : 520 = 520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.50/520 = 520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.50x = 520 × 520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.50x = 270,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,400/241.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.67

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