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Finding the Third Proportional to 225.44 and 328.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 225.44 and 328.75 is: 479.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.44 : 328.75 = 328.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.44/328.75 = 328.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.44x = 328.75 × 328.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.44x = 108,076.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,076.56/225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.41

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