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Finding the Third Proportional to 230.06 and 482.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 230.06 and 482.63 is: 1,012.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.06 : 482.63 = 482.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.06/482.63 = 482.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.06x = 482.63 × 482.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.06x = 232,926.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,926.89/230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.45

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