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Finding the Third Proportional to 105 and 220.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 105 and 220.63 is: 463.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 220.63 = 220.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/220.63 = 220.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 220.63 × 220.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 48,675.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,675.39/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.58

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