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Finding the Third Proportional to 107.13 and 233.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 107.13 and 233.88 is: 510.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.13 : 233.88 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.13/233.88 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.13x = 233.88 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.13x = 54,697.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,697.52/107.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.60

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