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Finding the Third Proportional to 225 and 337.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 225 and 337.13 is: 505.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 337.13 = 337.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/337.13 = 337.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 337.13 × 337.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 113,653.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,653.27/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.13

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