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Finding the Third Proportional to 225.06 and 490.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 225.06 and 490.63 is: 1,069.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.06 : 490.63 = 490.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.06/490.63 = 490.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.06x = 490.63 × 490.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.06x = 240,712.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,712.89/225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.54

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