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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.13 and 356.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.13 and 356.91 is: 563.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 356.91 = 356.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/356.91 = 356.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 356.91 × 356.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 127,382.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,382.07/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.33

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