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Finding the Third Proportional to 221.94 and 317.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 221.94 and 317.81 is: 455.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.94 : 317.81 = 317.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.94/317.81 = 317.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.94x = 317.81 × 317.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.94x = 101,004.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,004.79/221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.10

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