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Finding the Third Proportional to 230.06 and 334.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 230.06 and 334.69 is: 486.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.06 : 334.69 = 334.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.06/334.69 = 334.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.06x = 334.69 × 334.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.06x = 112,015.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,015.72/230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.89

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