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Finding the Third Proportional to 222.75 and 479.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 222.75 and 479.81 is: 1,033.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.75 : 479.81 = 479.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.75/479.81 = 479.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.75x = 479.81 × 479.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.75x = 230,220.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,220.04/222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.54

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