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Finding the Third Proportional to 230.63 and 600.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 230.63 and 600.19 is: 1,561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.63 : 600.19 = 600.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.63/600.19 = 600.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.63x = 600.19 × 600.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.63x = 360,225.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,225.04/230.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.95

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