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Finding the Third Proportional to 230.06 and 455.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 230.06 and 455.91 is: 903.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.06 : 455.91 = 455.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.06/455.91 = 455.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.06x = 455.91 × 455.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.06x = 207,850.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,850.51/230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.45

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