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Finding the Third Proportional to 111.94 and 225.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 111.94 and 225.84 is: 455.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.94 : 225.84 = 225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.94/225.84 = 225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.94x = 225.84 × 225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.94x = 51,005.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,005.40/111.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.66

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