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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.31 and 341.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.31 and 341.19 is: 514.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.31 : 341.19 = 341.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.31/341.19 = 341.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.31x = 341.19 × 341.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.31x = 116,408.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,408.91/226.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.37

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