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Finding the Third Proportional to 125.69 and 233.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 125.69 and 233.38 is: 433.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.69 : 233.38 = 233.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.69/233.38 = 233.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.69x = 233.38 × 233.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.69x = 54,463.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,463.89/125.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.33

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