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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.13 and 452.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.13 and 452.25 is: 904.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 452.25 = 452.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/452.25 = 452.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 452.25 × 452.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 204,530.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,530.06/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.50

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