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Finding the Third Proportional to 233 and 387.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 233 and 387.50 is: 644.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233 : 387.50 = 387.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233/387.50 = 387.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233x = 387.50 × 387.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233x = 150,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,156.25/233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.45

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