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Finding the Third Proportional to 241 and 332.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 241 and 332.25 is: 458.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241 : 332.25 = 332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241/332.25 = 332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241x = 332.25 × 332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241x = 110,390.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,390.06/241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.05

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