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Finding the Third Proportional to 222.56 and 487.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 222.56 and 487.03 is: 1,065.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.56 : 487.03 = 487.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.56/487.03 = 487.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.56x = 487.03 × 487.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.56x = 237,199.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,199.44/222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.77

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