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Finding the Third Proportional to 220.50 and 465.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 220.50 and 465.38 is: 982.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.50 : 465.38 = 465.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.50/465.38 = 465.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.50x = 465.38 × 465.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.50x = 216,573.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,573.89/220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.19

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