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Finding the Third Proportional to 233 and 542.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 233 and 542.75 is: 1,264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233 : 542.75 = 542.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233/542.75 = 542.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233x = 542.75 × 542.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233x = 294,577.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,577.56/233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.28

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