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Finding the Third Proportional to 239.50 and 282.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 239.50 and 282.25 is: 332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.50 : 282.25 = 282.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.50/282.25 = 282.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.50x = 282.25 × 282.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.50x = 79,665.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,665.06/239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.63

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