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Finding the Third Proportional to 221.06 and 415.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 221.06 and 415.27 is: 780.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.06 : 415.27 = 415.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.06/415.27 = 415.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.06x = 415.27 × 415.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.06x = 172,445.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,445.54/221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.08

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