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Finding the Third Proportional to 225.88 and 335.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 225.88 and 335.63 is: 498.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.88 : 335.63 = 335.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.88/335.63 = 335.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.88x = 335.63 × 335.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.88x = 112,644.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,644.14/225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.70

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