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Finding the Third Proportional to 251.88 and 530.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 251.88 and 530.13 is: 1,115.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.88 : 530.13 = 530.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.88/530.13 = 530.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.88x = 530.13 × 530.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.88x = 281,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,032.52/251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.76

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