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Finding the Third Proportional to 251.69 and 533.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 251.69 and 533.63 is: 1,131.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.69 : 533.63 = 533.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.69/533.63 = 533.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.69x = 533.63 × 533.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.69x = 284,755.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,755.64/251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.39

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