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Finding the Third Proportional to 222 and 262

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Solution

The third proportional to 222 and 262 is: 309.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 262 = 262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/262 = 262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 262 × 262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 68,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,644/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.21

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