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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.13 and 493.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.13 and 493.59 is: 1,077.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 493.59 = 493.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/493.59 = 493.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 493.59 × 493.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 243,634.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,634.79/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.43

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