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Finding the Third Proportional to 220.25 and 336.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 220.25 and 336.13 is: 512.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.25 : 336.13 = 336.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.25/336.13 = 336.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.25x = 336.13 × 336.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.25x = 112,980.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,980.02/220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.96

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