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Finding the Third Proportional to 225.75 and 407.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 225.75 and 407.75 is: 736.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.75 : 407.75 = 407.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.75/407.75 = 407.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.75x = 407.75 × 407.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.75x = 166,260.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,260.06/225.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.48

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