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Finding the Third Proportional to 116.63 and 220.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 116.63 and 220.88 is: 418.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.63 : 220.88 = 220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.63/220.88 = 220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.63x = 220.88 × 220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.63x = 48,785.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,785.77/116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.31

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