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Finding the Third Proportional to 225.25 and 522.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 225.25 and 522.25 is: 1,210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.25 : 522.25 = 522.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.25/522.25 = 522.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.25x = 522.25 × 522.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.25x = 272,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,745.06/225.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.85

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