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Finding the Third Proportional to 230.91 and 547.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 230.91 and 547.31 is: 1,297.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.91 : 547.31 = 547.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.91/547.31 = 547.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.91x = 547.31 × 547.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.91x = 299,550.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,550.97/230.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.28

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