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Finding the Third Proportional to 232.13 and 504.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 232.13 and 504.38 is: 1,095.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.13 : 504.38 = 504.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.13/504.38 = 504.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.13x = 504.38 × 504.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.13x = 254,394.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,394.14/232.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.94

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