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Finding the Third Proportional to 242.44 and 518.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 242.44 and 518.63 is: 1,109.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.44 : 518.63 = 518.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.44/518.63 = 518.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.44x = 518.63 × 518.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.44x = 268,971.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,971.89/242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.45

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