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Finding the Third Proportional to 230.50 and 433.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 230.50 and 433.50 is: 815.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.50 : 433.50 = 433.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.50/433.50 = 433.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.50x = 433.50 × 433.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.50x = 187,922.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,922.25/230.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.28

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