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Finding the Third Proportional to 220.13 and 496.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 220.13 and 496.13 is: 1,118.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.13 : 496.13 = 496.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.13/496.13 = 496.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.13x = 496.13 × 496.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.13x = 246,140.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,140.02/220.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.18

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