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Finding the Third Proportional to 200.50 and 230.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 200.50 and 230.50 is: 264.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.50 : 230.50 = 230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.50/230.50 = 230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.50x = 230.50 × 230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.50x = 53,130.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,130.25/200.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.99

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