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Finding the Third Proportional to 221.63 and 485.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 221.63 and 485.44 is: 1,063.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.63 : 485.44 = 485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.63/485.44 = 485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.63x = 485.44 × 485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.63x = 235,649.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,649.57/221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.28

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