Finding the Third Proportional to 222.38 and 482.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 222.38 and 482.75 is: 1,047.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222.38 : 482.75 = 482.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222.38/482.75 = 482.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222.38x = 482.75 × 482.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222.38x = 233,047.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,047.56/222.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,047.99
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