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Finding the Third Proportional to 222.12 and 474.61

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Solution

The third proportional to 222.12 and 474.61 is: 1,014.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 474.61 = 474.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/474.61 = 474.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 474.61 × 474.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 225,254.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,254.06/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.12

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