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Finding the Third Proportional to 231 and 357.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 231 and 357.66 is: 553.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231 : 357.66 = 357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231/357.66 = 357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231x = 357.66 × 357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231x = 127,917.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,917.99/231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.76

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