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Finding the Third Proportional to 221 and 333.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 221 and 333.50 is: 503.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221 : 333.50 = 333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221/333.50 = 333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221x = 333.50 × 333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221x = 111,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,222.25/221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.27

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