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Finding the Third Proportional to 223 and 243.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 223 and 243.50 is: 265.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223 : 243.50 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223/243.50 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223x = 243.50 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223x = 59,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,292.25/223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.88

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