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Finding the Third Proportional to 230.50 and 541.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 230.50 and 541.50 is: 1,272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.50 : 541.50 = 541.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.50/541.50 = 541.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.50x = 541.50 × 541.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.50x = 293,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,222.25/230.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.11

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