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Finding the Third Proportional to 235.41 and 531.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 235.41 and 531.56 is: 1,200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.41 : 531.56 = 531.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.41/531.56 = 531.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.41x = 531.56 × 531.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.41x = 282,558.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,558.69/235.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.30

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