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Finding the Third Proportional to 230.75 and 265.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 230.75 and 265.25 is: 304.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.75 : 265.25 = 265.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.75/265.25 = 265.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.75x = 265.25 × 265.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.75x = 70,357.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,357.56/230.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.91

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