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Finding the Third Proportional to 220.88 and 349.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 220.88 and 349.13 is: 551.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 349.13 = 349.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/349.13 = 349.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 349.13 × 349.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 121,888.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,888.27/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.84

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