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Finding the Third Proportional to 220.88 and 458.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 220.88 and 458.50 is: 951.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 458.50 = 458.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/458.50 = 458.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 458.50 × 458.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 210,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,222.25/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.77

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