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Finding the Third Proportional to 220 and 369.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 220 and 369.25 is: 619.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 369.25 = 369.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/369.25 = 369.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 369.25 × 369.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 136,345.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,345.56/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.75

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