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Finding the Third Proportional to 225.44 and 266.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 225.44 and 266.38 is: 314.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.44 : 266.38 = 266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.44/266.38 = 266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.44x = 266.38 × 266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.44x = 70,955.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,955.64/225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.75

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