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Finding the Third Proportional to 234.84 and 319.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 234.84 and 319.92 is: 435.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.84 : 319.92 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.84/319.92 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.84x = 319.92 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.84x = 102,350.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,350.01/234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.82

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