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Finding the Third Proportional to 230.66 and 363.08

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Solution

The third proportional to 230.66 and 363.08 is: 571.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.66 : 363.08 = 363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.66/363.08 = 363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.66x = 363.08 × 363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.66x = 131,824.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,824.31/230.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.51

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