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Finding the Third Proportional to 220.88 and 344.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 220.88 and 344.44 is: 537.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 344.44 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/344.44 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 344.44 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 118,637.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,637.19/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.12

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