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Finding the Third Proportional to 251.88 and 512.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 251.88 and 512.69 is: 1,043.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.88 : 512.69 = 512.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.88/512.69 = 512.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.88x = 512.69 × 512.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.88x = 262,848.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,848.47/251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.57

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