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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.50 and 539.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.50 and 539.75 is: 1,286.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.50 : 539.75 = 539.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.50/539.75 = 539.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.50x = 539.75 × 539.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.50x = 291,330.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,330.06/226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.23

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