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Finding the Third Proportional to 225 and 331.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 225 and 331.50 is: 488.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 331.50 = 331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/331.50 = 331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 331.50 × 331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 109,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,892.25/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.41

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