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Finding the Third Proportional to 221.44 and 481.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 221.44 and 481.03 is: 1,044.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.44 : 481.03 = 481.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.44/481.03 = 481.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.44x = 481.03 × 481.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.44x = 231,391.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,391.06/221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.95

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