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Finding the Third Proportional to 230.88 and 449.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 230.88 and 449.75 is: 876.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.88 : 449.75 = 449.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.88/449.75 = 449.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.88x = 449.75 × 449.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.88x = 202,275.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,275.06/230.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.12

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