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Finding the Third Proportional to 234.56 and 371.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 234.56 and 371.91 is: 589.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.56 : 371.91 = 371.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.56/371.91 = 371.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.56x = 371.91 × 371.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.56x = 138,314.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,314.26/234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.67

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