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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.13 and 481.36

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.13 and 481.36 is: 1,024.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 481.36 = 481.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/481.36 = 481.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 481.36 × 481.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 231,706.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,706.85/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.68

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