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Finding the Third Proportional to 232 and 604

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Solution

The third proportional to 232 and 604 is: 1,572.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232 : 604 = 604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232/604 = 604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232x = 604 × 604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232x = 364,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,816/232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.48

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