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Finding the Third Proportional to 220.41 and 478.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 220.41 and 478.88 is: 1,040.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.41 : 478.88 = 478.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.41/478.88 = 478.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.41x = 478.88 × 478.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.41x = 229,321.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,321.27/220.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.45

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