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Finding the Third Proportional to 257.63 and 524.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 257.63 and 524.63 is: 1,068.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.63 : 524.63 = 524.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.63/524.63 = 524.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.63x = 524.63 × 524.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.63x = 275,231.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,231.39/257.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.34

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