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Finding the Third Proportional to 230.88 and 496.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 230.88 and 496.63 is: 1,068.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.88 : 496.63 = 496.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.88/496.63 = 496.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.88x = 496.63 × 496.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.88x = 246,636.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,636.39/230.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.27

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