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Finding the Third Proportional to 232.25 and 569.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 232.25 and 569.38 is: 1,395.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.25 : 569.38 = 569.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.25/569.38 = 569.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.25x = 569.38 × 569.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.25x = 324,187.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,187.89/232.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.86

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