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Finding the Third Proportional to 233.25 and 495.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 233.25 and 495.25 is: 1,051.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.25 : 495.25 = 495.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.25/495.25 = 495.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.25x = 495.25 × 495.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.25x = 245,272.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,272.56/233.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.54

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