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Finding the Third Proportional to 220 and 464.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 220 and 464.50 is: 980.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 464.50 = 464.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/464.50 = 464.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 464.50 × 464.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 215,760.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,760.25/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.73

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