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Finding the Third Proportional to 230.63 and 546.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 230.63 and 546.19 is: 1,293.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.63 : 546.19 = 546.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.63/546.19 = 546.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.63x = 546.19 × 546.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.63x = 298,320.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,320.79/230.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.53

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