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Finding the Third Proportional to 233.93 and 351.95

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Solution

The third proportional to 233.93 and 351.95 is: 529.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.93 : 351.95 = 351.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.93/351.95 = 351.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.93x = 351.95 × 351.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.93x = 123,868.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,868.25/233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.51

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