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Finding the Third Proportional to 220.25 and 382.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 220.25 and 382.50 is: 664.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.25 : 382.50 = 382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.25/382.50 = 382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.25x = 382.50 × 382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.25x = 146,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,306.25/220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.27

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