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Finding the Third Proportional to 234.56 and 367.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 234.56 and 367.03 is: 574.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.56 : 367.03 = 367.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.56/367.03 = 367.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.56x = 367.03 × 367.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.56x = 134,711.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,711.94/234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.31

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