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Finding the Third Proportional to 148.63 and 221.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 148.63 and 221.63 is: 330.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.63 : 221.63 = 221.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.63/221.63 = 221.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.63x = 221.63 × 221.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.63x = 49,117.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,117.64/148.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.48

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