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Finding the Third Proportional to 223.88 and 486.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 223.88 and 486.50 is: 1,057.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.88 : 486.50 = 486.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.88/486.50 = 486.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.88x = 486.50 × 486.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.88x = 236,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,682.25/223.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.21

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