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Finding the Third Proportional to 225.38 and 485.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 225.38 and 485.25 is: 1,044.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.38 : 485.25 = 485.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.38/485.25 = 485.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.38x = 485.25 × 485.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.38x = 235,467.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,467.56/225.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.78

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