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Finding the Third Proportional to 235 and 552.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 235 and 552.25 is: 1,297.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235 : 552.25 = 552.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235/552.25 = 552.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235x = 552.25 × 552.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235x = 304,980.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,980.06/235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.79

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