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Finding the Third Proportional to 234.75 and 275.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 234.75 and 275.25 is: 322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.75 : 275.25 = 275.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.75/275.25 = 275.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.75x = 275.25 × 275.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.75x = 75,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,762.56/234.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.74

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