Finding the Third Proportional to 222.75 and 334.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 222.75 and 334.13 is: 501.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222.75 : 334.13 = 334.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222.75/334.13 = 334.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222.75x = 334.13 × 334.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222.75x = 111,639.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,639.52/222.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 501.19
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