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Finding the Third Proportional to 222.66 and 474.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 222.66 and 474.56 is: 1,011.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.66 : 474.56 = 474.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.66/474.56 = 474.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.66x = 474.56 × 474.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.66x = 225,209.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,209.57/222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.47

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