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Finding the Third Proportional to 220.43 and 470.18

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Solution

The third proportional to 220.43 and 470.18 is: 1,002.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.43 : 470.18 = 470.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.43/470.18 = 470.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.43x = 470.18 × 470.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.43x = 221,068.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,068.94/220.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.90

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