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Finding the Third Proportional to 222 and 271.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 222 and 271.13 is: 331.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 271.13 = 271.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/271.13 = 271.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 271.13 × 271.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 73,508.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,508.77/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.12

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