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Finding the Third Proportional to 225.84 and 301.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 225.84 and 301.78 is: 403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 301.78 = 301.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/301.78 = 301.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 301.78 × 301.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 91,071.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,071.92/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.25

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