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Finding the Third Proportional to 221.63 and 496.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 221.63 and 496.55 is: 1,112.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.63 : 496.55 = 496.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.63/496.55 = 496.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.63x = 496.55 × 496.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.63x = 246,558.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,558.80/221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.50

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