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Finding the Third Proportional to 226 and 339

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Solution

The third proportional to 226 and 339 is: 508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226 : 339 = 339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226/339 = 339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226x = 339 × 339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226x = 114,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,921/226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.50

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