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Finding the Third Proportional to 225 and 439.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 225 and 439.50 is: 858.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 439.50 = 439.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/439.50 = 439.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 439.50 × 439.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 193,160.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,160.25/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.49

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