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Finding the Third Proportional to 222.75 and 332.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 222.75 and 332.44 is: 496.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.75 : 332.44 = 332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.75/332.44 = 332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.75x = 332.44 × 332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.75x = 110,514.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,514.69/222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.14

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