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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.94 and 233.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.94 and 233.94 is: 493.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.94 : 233.94 = 233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.94/233.94 = 233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.94x = 233.94 × 233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.94x = 54,726.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,726.75/110.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.31

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