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Finding the Third Proportional to 234.42 and 352.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 234.42 and 352.27 is: 529.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.42 : 352.27 = 352.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.42/352.27 = 352.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.42x = 352.27 × 352.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.42x = 124,091.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,091.07/234.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.35

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