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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.59 and 494.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.59 and 494.44 is: 1,078.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.59 : 494.44 = 494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.59/494.44 = 494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.59x = 494.44 × 494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.59x = 244,468.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,468.44/226.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.88

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