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Finding the Third Proportional to 220 and 224

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Solution

The third proportional to 220 and 224 is: 228.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 224 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/224 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 224 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 50,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,176/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.07

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