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Finding the Third Proportional to 222 and 447.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 222 and 447.38 is: 901.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 447.38 = 447.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/447.38 = 447.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 447.38 × 447.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 200,144.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,144.39/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.55

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