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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.13 and 522.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.13 and 522.84 is: 1,208.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 522.84 = 522.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/522.84 = 522.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 522.84 × 522.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 273,365.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,365.59/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.91

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