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Finding the Third Proportional to 225.56 and 466.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 225.56 and 466.13 is: 963.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.56 : 466.13 = 466.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.56/466.13 = 466.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.56x = 466.13 × 466.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.56x = 217,272.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,272.52/225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.25

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