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Finding the Third Proportional to 235.25 and 329

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Solution

The third proportional to 235.25 and 329 is: 460.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.25 : 329 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.25/329 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.25x = 329 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.25x = 108,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,241/235.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.11

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