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Finding the Third Proportional to 225.25 and 347.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 225.25 and 347.88 is: 537.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.25 : 347.88 = 347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.25/347.88 = 347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.25x = 347.88 × 347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.25x = 121,017.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,017.02/225.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.26

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