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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.55 and 420.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.55 and 420.19 is: 779.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.55 : 420.19 = 420.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.55/420.19 = 420.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.55x = 420.19 × 420.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.55x = 176,557.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,557.54/226.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.34

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