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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.94 and 236.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.94 and 236.38 is: 503.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.94 : 236.38 = 236.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.94/236.38 = 236.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.94x = 236.38 × 236.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.94x = 55,873.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,873.14/110.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.65

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