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Finding the Third Proportional to 220.75 and 413.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 220.75 and 413.88 is: 775.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.75 : 413.88 = 413.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.75/413.88 = 413.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.75x = 413.88 × 413.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.75x = 171,292.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,292.52/220.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.96

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