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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.41 and 352.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.41 and 352.97 is: 550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.41 : 352.97 = 352.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.41/352.97 = 352.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.41x = 352.97 × 352.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.41x = 124,586.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,586.94/226.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.28

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