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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.50 and 352.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.50 and 352.50 is: 548.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.50 : 352.50 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.50/352.50 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.50x = 352.50 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.50x = 124,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,256.25/226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.59

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