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Finding the Third Proportional to 235.13 and 357.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 235.13 and 357.38 is: 543.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.13 : 357.38 = 357.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.13/357.38 = 357.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.13x = 357.38 × 357.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.13x = 127,716.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,716.89/235.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.19

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