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Finding the Third Proportional to 149.34 and 220.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 149.34 and 220.22 is: 324.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.34 : 220.22 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.34/220.22 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.34x = 220.22 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.34x = 48,496.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,496.30/149.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.73

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