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Finding the Third Proportional to 232.88 and 528.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 232.88 and 528.19 is: 1,197.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.88 : 528.19 = 528.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.88/528.19 = 528.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.88x = 528.19 × 528.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.88x = 278,982.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,982.04/232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.99

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