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Finding the Third Proportional to 230.06 and 412.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 230.06 and 412.03 is: 737.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.06 : 412.03 = 412.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.06/412.03 = 412.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.06x = 412.03 × 412.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.06x = 169,769.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,769.75/230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.93

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