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Finding the Third Proportional to 232.88 and 365.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 232.88 and 365.34 is: 573.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.88 : 365.34 = 365.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.88/365.34 = 365.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.88x = 365.34 × 365.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.88x = 133,476.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,476.06/232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.17

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