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Finding the Third Proportional to 235.88 and 354.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 235.88 and 354.94 is: 534.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.88 : 354.94 = 354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.88/354.94 = 354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.88x = 354.94 × 354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.88x = 125,980.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,980.63/235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.10

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