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Finding the Third Proportional to 220.22 and 335.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 220.22 and 335.81 is: 512.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.22 : 335.81 = 335.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.22/335.81 = 335.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.22x = 335.81 × 335.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.22x = 112,770.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,770.04/220.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.08

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