Finding the Third Proportional to 223.31 and 484.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 223.31 and 484.88 is: 1,052.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223.31 : 484.88 = 484.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223.31/484.88 = 484.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223.31x = 484.88 × 484.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223.31x = 235,103.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,103.77/223.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,052.80
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