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Finding the Third Proportional to 231 and 575

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Solution

The third proportional to 231 and 575 is: 1,431.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231 : 575 = 575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231/575 = 575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231x = 575 × 575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231x = 330,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,625/231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.28

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