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Finding the Third Proportional to 235.13 and 315

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Solution

The third proportional to 235.13 and 315 is: 422.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.13 : 315 = 315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.13/315 = 315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.13x = 315 × 315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.13x = 99,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,225/235.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.01

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