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Finding the Third Proportional to 220.13 and 342.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 220.13 and 342.75 is: 533.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.13 : 342.75 = 342.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.13/342.75 = 342.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.13x = 342.75 × 342.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.13x = 117,477.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,477.56/220.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.69

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