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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.13 and 346.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.13 and 346.50 is: 530.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 346.50 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/346.50 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 346.50 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 120,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,062.25/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.96

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