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Finding the Third Proportional to 225.38 and 481.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 225.38 and 481.13 is: 1,027.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.38 : 481.13 = 481.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.38/481.13 = 481.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.38x = 481.13 × 481.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.38x = 231,481.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,481.27/225.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.09

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