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Finding the Third Proportional to 235.50 and 365.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 235.50 and 365.50 is: 567.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.50 : 365.50 = 365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.50/365.50 = 365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.50x = 365.50 × 365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.50x = 133,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,590.25/235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.26

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