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Finding the Third Proportional to 220.13 and 485.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 220.13 and 485.88 is: 1,072.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.13 : 485.88 = 485.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.13/485.88 = 485.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.13x = 485.88 × 485.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.13x = 236,074.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,074.52/220.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.46

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