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Finding the Third Proportional to 222 and 454.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 222 and 454.88 is: 932.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 454.88 = 454.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/454.88 = 454.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 454.88 × 454.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 206,911.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,911.27/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.03

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