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Finding the Third Proportional to 232.97 and 497.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 232.97 and 497.44 is: 1,062.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.97 : 497.44 = 497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.97/497.44 = 497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.97x = 497.44 × 497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.97x = 247,444.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,444.07/232.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.13

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