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Finding the Third Proportional to 111 and 228

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Solution

The third proportional to 111 and 228 is: 468.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111 : 228 = 228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111/228 = 228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111x = 228 × 228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111x = 51,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,984/111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.32

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