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Finding the Third Proportional to 241.88 and 529.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 241.88 and 529.13 is: 1,157.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.88 : 529.13 = 529.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.88/529.13 = 529.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.88x = 529.13 × 529.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.88x = 279,973.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,973.27/241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.51

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