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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.13 and 339.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.13 and 339.38 is: 509.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 339.38 = 339.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/339.38 = 339.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 339.38 × 339.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 115,175.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,175.39/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.34

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