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Finding the Third Proportional to 235.13 and 396.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 235.13 and 396.19 is: 667.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.13 : 396.19 = 396.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.13/396.19 = 396.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.13x = 396.19 × 396.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.13x = 156,964.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,964.54/235.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.58

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