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Finding the Third Proportional to 235.41 and 334.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 235.41 and 334.27 is: 474.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.41 : 334.27 = 334.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.41/334.27 = 334.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.41x = 334.27 × 334.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.41x = 111,733.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,733.51/235.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.64

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