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Finding the Third Proportional to 225.50 and 502.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 225.50 and 502.75 is: 1,120.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.50 : 502.75 = 502.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.50/502.75 = 502.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.50x = 502.75 × 502.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.50x = 252,757.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,757.56/225.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.88

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