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Finding the Third Proportional to 234.13 and 361.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 234.13 and 361.75 is: 558.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.13 : 361.75 = 361.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.13/361.75 = 361.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.13x = 361.75 × 361.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.13x = 130,863.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,863.06/234.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.95

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