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Finding the Third Proportional to 233.88 and 360.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 233.88 and 360.06 is: 554.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.88 : 360.06 = 360.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.88/360.06 = 360.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.88x = 360.06 × 360.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.88x = 129,645.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,645.00/233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.33

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