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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.13 and 415.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.13 and 415.31 is: 762.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 415.31 = 415.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/415.31 = 415.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 415.31 × 415.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 172,484.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,484.47/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.78

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