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Finding the Third Proportional to 230.06 and 452.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 230.06 and 452.53 is: 890.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.06 : 452.53 = 452.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.06/452.53 = 452.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.06x = 452.53 × 452.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.06x = 204,784.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,784.53/230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.13

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