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Finding the Third Proportional to 233.06 and 351.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 233.06 and 351.56 is: 530.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.06 : 351.56 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.06/351.56 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.06x = 351.56 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.06x = 123,596.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,596.19/233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.31

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