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Finding the Third Proportional to 232.03 and 503.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 232.03 and 503.72 is: 1,093.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.03 : 503.72 = 503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.03/503.72 = 503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.03x = 503.72 × 503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.03x = 253,732.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,732.58/232.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.53

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