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Finding the Third Proportional to 222 and 351.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 222 and 351.25 is: 555.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 351.25 = 351.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/351.25 = 351.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 351.25 × 351.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 123,376.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,376.56/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.75

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