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Finding the Third Proportional to 241.88 and 511.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 241.88 and 511.59 is: 1,082.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.88 : 511.59 = 511.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.88/511.59 = 511.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.88x = 511.59 × 511.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.88x = 261,728.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,728.17/241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.08

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