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Finding the Third Proportional to 220.88 and 524.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 220.88 and 524.75 is: 1,246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 524.75 = 524.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/524.75 = 524.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 524.75 × 524.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 275,362.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,362.56/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.69

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