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Finding the Third Proportional to 232.13 and 568.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 232.13 and 568.13 is: 1,390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.13 : 568.13 = 568.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.13/568.13 = 568.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.13x = 568.13 × 568.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.13x = 322,766.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,766.02/232.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.48

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