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Finding the Third Proportional to 233.16 and 496.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 233.16 and 496.69 is: 1,058.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.16 : 496.69 = 496.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.16/496.69 = 496.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.16x = 496.69 × 496.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.16x = 246,698.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,698.47/233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.08

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