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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.13 and 363.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.13 and 363.56 is: 584.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 363.56 = 363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/363.56 = 363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 363.56 × 363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 132,177.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,177.69/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.53

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