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Finding the Third Proportional to 233 and 539.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 233 and 539.50 is: 1,249.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233 : 539.50 = 539.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233/539.50 = 539.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233x = 539.50 × 539.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233x = 291,060.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,060.25/233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.19

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