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Finding the Third Proportional to 251.44 and 518.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 251.44 and 518.06 is: 1,067.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.44 : 518.06 = 518.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.44/518.06 = 518.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.44x = 518.06 × 518.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.44x = 268,388.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,388.75/251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.42

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