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Finding the Third Proportional to 220.85 and 475.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 220.85 and 475.03 is: 1,021.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.85 : 475.03 = 475.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.85/475.03 = 475.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.85x = 475.03 × 475.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.85x = 225,654.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,654.69/220.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.75

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