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Finding the Third Proportional to 235.41 and 344.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 235.41 and 344.25 is: 503.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.41 : 344.25 = 344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.41/344.25 = 344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.41x = 344.25 × 344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.41x = 118,508.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,508.06/235.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.42

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