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Finding the Third Proportional to 220.50 and 410.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 220.50 and 410.63 is: 764.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.50 : 410.63 = 410.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.50/410.63 = 410.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.50x = 410.63 × 410.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.50x = 168,612.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,612.89/220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.68

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