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Finding the Third Proportional to 235.41 and 365.77

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Solution

The third proportional to 235.41 and 365.77 is: 568.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.41 : 365.77 = 365.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.41/365.77 = 365.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.41x = 365.77 × 365.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.41x = 133,784.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,784.49/235.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.31

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