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Finding the Third Proportional to 234.25 and 322.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 234.25 and 322.50 is: 444.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.25 : 322.50 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.25/322.50 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.25x = 322.50 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.25x = 104,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,006.25/234.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.00

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