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Finding the Third Proportional to 233.50 and 563.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 233.50 and 563.75 is: 1,361.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.50 : 563.75 = 563.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.50/563.75 = 563.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.50x = 563.75 × 563.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.50x = 317,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,814.06/233.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.09

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