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Finding the Third Proportional to 224.16 and 346.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 224.16 and 346.22 is: 534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.16 : 346.22 = 346.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.16/346.22 = 346.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.16x = 346.22 × 346.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.16x = 119,867.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,867.42/224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.75

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