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Finding the Third Proportional to 233.51 and 362.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 233.51 and 362.92 is: 564.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.51 : 362.92 = 362.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.51/362.92 = 362.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.51x = 362.92 × 362.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.51x = 131,709.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,709.45/233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.05

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