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Finding the Third Proportional to 243.25 and 519.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 243.25 and 519.38 is: 1,108.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.25 : 519.38 = 519.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.25/519.38 = 519.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.25x = 519.38 × 519.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.25x = 269,750.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,750.39/243.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.94

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