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Finding the Third Proportional to 222.75 and 476.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 222.75 and 476.44 is: 1,019.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.75 : 476.44 = 476.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.75/476.44 = 476.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.75x = 476.44 × 476.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.75x = 226,992.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,992.69/222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.05

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