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Finding the Third Proportional to 224.44 and 312.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 224.44 and 312.19 is: 434.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.44 : 312.19 = 312.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.44/312.19 = 312.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.44x = 312.19 × 312.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.44x = 97,461.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,461.04/224.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.25

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