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Finding the Third Proportional to 230.34 and 490.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 230.34 and 490.22 is: 1,043.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.34 : 490.22 = 490.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.34/490.22 = 490.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.34x = 490.22 × 490.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.34x = 240,314.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,314.42/230.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.29

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