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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.13 and 290.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.13 and 290.06 is: 372.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 290.06 = 290.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/290.06 = 290.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 290.06 × 290.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 84,136.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,136.25/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.08

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