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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.13 and 374.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.13 and 374.34 is: 619.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 374.34 = 374.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/374.34 = 374.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 374.34 × 374.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 140,133.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,133.24/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.72

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