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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.13 and 323.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.13 and 323.44 is: 462.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 323.44 = 323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/323.44 = 323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 323.44 × 323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 104,611.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,611.82/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.63

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