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Finding the Third Proportional to 175.22 and 228.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 175.22 and 228.19 is: 297.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.22 : 228.19 = 228.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.22/228.19 = 228.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.22x = 228.19 × 228.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.22x = 52,069.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,069.54/175.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.17

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