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Finding the Third Proportional to 220.75 and 511.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 220.75 and 511.38 is: 1,184.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.75 : 511.38 = 511.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.75/511.38 = 511.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.75x = 511.38 × 511.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.75x = 261,504.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,504.39/220.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.62

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