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Finding the Third Proportional to 220.22 and 329.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 220.22 and 329.72 is: 493.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.22 : 329.72 = 329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.22/329.72 = 329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.22x = 329.72 × 329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.22x = 108,714.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,714.45/220.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.67

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