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Finding the Third Proportional to 225.75 and 482.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 225.75 and 482.88 is: 1,032.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.75 : 482.88 = 482.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.75/482.88 = 482.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.75x = 482.88 × 482.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.75x = 233,168.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,168.27/225.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.86

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