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Finding the Third Proportional to 236.63 and 362.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 236.63 and 362.44 is: 555.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.63 : 362.44 = 362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.63/362.44 = 362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.63x = 362.44 × 362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.63x = 131,360.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,360.94/236.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.14

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