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Finding the Third Proportional to 202.41 and 442.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 202.41 and 442.22 is: 966.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.41 : 442.22 = 442.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.41/442.22 = 442.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.41x = 442.22 × 442.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.41x = 195,557.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,557.42/202.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.16

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