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Finding the Third Proportional to 243 and 525

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Solution

The third proportional to 243 and 525 is: 1,134.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 525 = 525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/525 = 525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 525 × 525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 275,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,625/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.26

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