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Finding the Third Proportional to 220.50 and 296.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 220.50 and 296.50 is: 398.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.50 : 296.50 = 296.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.50/296.50 = 296.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.50x = 296.50 × 296.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.50x = 87,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,912.25/220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.70

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