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Finding the Third Proportional to 230.13 and 340.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 230.13 and 340.63 is: 504.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.13 : 340.63 = 340.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.13/340.63 = 340.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.13x = 340.63 × 340.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.13x = 116,025.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,025.39/230.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.18

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