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Finding the Third Proportional to 232.03 and 359.37

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Solution

The third proportional to 232.03 and 359.37 is: 556.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.03 : 359.37 = 359.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.03/359.37 = 359.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.03x = 359.37 × 359.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.03x = 129,144.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,144.78/232.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.58

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