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Finding the Third Proportional to 237.94 and 341.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 237.94 and 341.72 is: 490.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.94 : 341.72 = 341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.94/341.72 = 341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.94x = 341.72 × 341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.94x = 116,771.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,771.70/237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.77

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