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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.13 and 492.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.13 and 492.75 is: 1,073.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 492.75 = 492.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/492.75 = 492.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 492.75 × 492.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 242,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,802.56/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.75

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