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Finding the Third Proportional to 241.69 and 526.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 241.69 and 526.69 is: 1,147.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.69 : 526.69 = 526.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.69/526.69 = 526.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.69x = 526.69 × 526.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.69x = 277,399.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,399.72/241.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.76

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