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Finding the Third Proportional to 251.13 and 597.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 251.13 and 597.38 is: 1,421.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.13 : 597.38 = 597.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.13/597.38 = 597.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.13x = 597.38 × 597.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.13x = 356,856.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,856.89/251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.03

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