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Finding the Third Proportional to 230 and 345.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 230 and 345.25 is: 518.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230 : 345.25 = 345.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230/345.25 = 345.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230x = 345.25 × 345.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230x = 119,197.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,197.56/230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.25

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