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Finding the Third Proportional to 232.25 and 536.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 232.25 and 536.50 is: 1,239.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.25 : 536.50 = 536.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.25/536.50 = 536.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.25x = 536.50 × 536.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.25x = 287,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,832.25/232.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.32

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