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Finding the Third Proportional to 234 and 504.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 234 and 504.50 is: 1,087.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 504.50 = 504.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/504.50 = 504.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 504.50 × 504.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 254,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,520.25/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.69

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