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Finding the Third Proportional to 230.50 and 363.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 230.50 and 363.38 is: 572.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.50 : 363.38 = 363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.50/363.38 = 363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.50x = 363.38 × 363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.50x = 132,041.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,041.39/230.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.85

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