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Finding the Third Proportional to 220.50 and 479.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 220.50 and 479.25 is: 1,041.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.50 : 479.25 = 479.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.50/479.25 = 479.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.50x = 479.25 × 479.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.50x = 229,680.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,680.56/220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.64

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