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Finding the Third Proportional to 233 and 325.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 233 and 325.63 is: 455.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233 : 325.63 = 325.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233/325.63 = 325.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233x = 325.63 × 325.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233x = 106,031.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,031.64/233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.07

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