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Finding the Third Proportional to 251 and 511

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Solution

The third proportional to 251 and 511 is: 1,040.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251 : 511 = 511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251/511 = 511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251x = 511 × 511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251x = 261,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,121/251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.32

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