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Finding the Third Proportional to 220.25 and 484.10

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Solution

The third proportional to 220.25 and 484.10 is: 1,064.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.25 : 484.10 = 484.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.25/484.10 = 484.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.25x = 484.10 × 484.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.25x = 234,354.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,354.32/220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.02

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