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Finding the Third Proportional to 98.53 and 230.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 98.53 and 230.16 is: 537.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.53 : 230.16 = 230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.53/230.16 = 230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.53x = 230.16 × 230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.53x = 52,971.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,971.90/98.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.62

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