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Finding the Third Proportional to 230.75 and 517.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 230.75 and 517.75 is: 1,161.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.75 : 517.75 = 517.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.75/517.75 = 517.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.75x = 517.75 × 517.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.75x = 268,065.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,065.06/230.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.71

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