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Finding the Third Proportional to 233.72 and 507.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 233.72 and 507.09 is: 1,100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.72 : 507.09 = 507.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.72/507.09 = 507.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.72x = 507.09 × 507.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.72x = 257,144.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,144.07/233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.23

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