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Finding the Third Proportional to 242.63 and 523.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 242.63 and 523.88 is: 1,131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.63 : 523.88 = 523.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.63/523.88 = 523.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.63x = 523.88 × 523.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.63x = 274,445.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,445.02/242.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.15

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