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Finding the Third Proportional to 235 and 242

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Solution

The third proportional to 235 and 242 is: 249.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235 : 242 = 242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235/242 = 242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235x = 242 × 242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235x = 58,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,564/235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.21

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