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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.22 and 346.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.22 and 346.55 is: 530.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.22 : 346.55 = 346.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.22/346.55 = 346.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.22x = 346.55 × 346.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.22x = 120,094.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,094.74/226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.88

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