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Finding the Third Proportional to 220.08 and 483.89

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Solution

The third proportional to 220.08 and 483.89 is: 1,063.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.08 : 483.89 = 483.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.08/483.89 = 483.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.08x = 483.89 × 483.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.08x = 234,150.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,150.14/220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.94

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