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Finding the Third Proportional to 101 and 238.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 101 and 238.50 is: 563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101 : 238.50 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101/238.50 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101x = 238.50 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101x = 56,882.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,882.25/101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.19

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