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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.13 and 350.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.13 and 350.06 is: 541.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 350.06 = 350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/350.06 = 350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 350.06 × 350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 122,543.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,543.75/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.93

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