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Finding the Third Proportional to 221.91 and 334.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 221.91 and 334.55 is: 504.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.91 : 334.55 = 334.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.91/334.55 = 334.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.91x = 334.55 × 334.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.91x = 111,921.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,921.61/221.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.36

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