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Finding the Third Proportional to 225.25 and 351.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 225.25 and 351.38 is: 548.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.25 : 351.38 = 351.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.25/351.38 = 351.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.25x = 351.38 × 351.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.25x = 123,464.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,464.39/225.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.12

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