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Finding the Third Proportional to 220.78 and 331.08

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Solution

The third proportional to 220.78 and 331.08 is: 496.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.78 : 331.08 = 331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.78/331.08 = 331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.78x = 331.08 × 331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.78x = 109,612.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,612.72/220.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.48

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