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Finding the Third Proportional to 241.50 and 526.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 241.50 and 526.13 is: 1,146.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.50 : 526.13 = 526.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.50/526.13 = 526.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.50x = 526.13 × 526.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.50x = 276,807.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,807.52/241.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.20

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