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Finding the Third Proportional to 222.38 and 475.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 222.38 and 475.13 is: 1,015.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.38 : 475.13 = 475.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.38/475.13 = 475.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.38x = 475.13 × 475.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.38x = 225,743.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,743.77/222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.15

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