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Finding the Third Proportional to 240.88 and 431.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 240.88 and 431.69 is: 773.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.88 : 431.69 = 431.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.88/431.69 = 431.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.88x = 431.69 × 431.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.88x = 186,354.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,354.10/240.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.65

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