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Finding the Third Proportional to 233.06 and 346.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 233.06 and 346.03 is: 513.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.06 : 346.03 = 346.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.06/346.03 = 346.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.06x = 346.03 × 346.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.06x = 119,737.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,737.63/233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.76

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