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Finding the Third Proportional to 233.16 and 531.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 233.16 and 531.66 is: 1,212.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.16 : 531.66 = 531.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.16/531.66 = 531.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.16x = 531.66 × 531.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.16x = 282,658.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,658.37/233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.31

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