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Finding the Third Proportional to 98.72 and 235.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 98.72 and 235.27 is: 560.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.72 : 235.27 = 235.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.72/235.27 = 235.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.72x = 235.27 × 235.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.72x = 55,349.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,349.91/98.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.68

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