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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.91 and 234.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.91 and 234.28 is: 494.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.91 : 234.28 = 234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.91/234.28 = 234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.91x = 234.28 × 234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.91x = 54,887.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,887.70/110.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.90

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