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Finding the Third Proportional to 223.17 and 476.30

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Solution

The third proportional to 223.17 and 476.30 is: 1,016.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.17 : 476.30 = 476.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.17/476.30 = 476.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.17x = 476.30 × 476.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.17x = 226,858.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,858.71/223.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.52

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