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Finding the Third Proportional to 225.25 and 493.76

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Solution

The third proportional to 225.25 and 493.76 is: 1,082.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.25 : 493.76 = 493.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.25/493.76 = 493.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.25x = 493.76 × 493.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.25x = 243,795.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,795.87/225.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.32

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