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Finding the Third Proportional to 220.31 and 488.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 220.31 and 488.44 is: 1,082.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.31 : 488.44 = 488.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.31/488.44 = 488.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.31x = 488.44 × 488.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.31x = 238,571.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,571.19/220.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.88

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