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Finding the Third Proportional to 230.50 and 503.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 230.50 and 503.50 is: 1,099.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.50 : 503.50 = 503.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.50/503.50 = 503.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.50x = 503.50 × 503.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.50x = 253,512.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,512.25/230.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.84

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