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Finding the Third Proportional to 220.88 and 331.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 220.88 and 331.69 is: 498.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 331.69 = 331.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/331.69 = 331.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 331.69 × 331.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 110,016.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,016.60/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.09

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