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Finding the Third Proportional to 233.72 and 501.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 233.72 and 501.19 is: 1,074.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.72 : 501.19 = 501.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.72/501.19 = 501.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.72x = 501.19 × 501.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.72x = 251,188.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,188.91/233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.75

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