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Finding the Third Proportional to 220.54 and 477.77

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Solution

The third proportional to 220.54 and 477.77 is: 1,035.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.54 : 477.77 = 477.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.54/477.77 = 477.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.54x = 477.77 × 477.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.54x = 228,267.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,267.46/220.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.06

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