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Finding the Third Proportional to 233.25 and 607.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 233.25 and 607.13 is: 1,580.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.25 : 607.13 = 607.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.25/607.13 = 607.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.25x = 607.13 × 607.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.25x = 368,600.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,600.77/233.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.28

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